The scenario was designed to introduce nuclear escalation between the United States and China three weeks into a high-intensity conflict over Taiwan in 2030. Theater nuclear conflict could prove indecisive and protracted, especially if America fails to demonstrate sufficient resolve to achieve intra-war deterrence. Meanwhile, Washington attempted to roll back PLA forces in Taiwan by deploying a Marine Air-Ground Task Force alongside Japanese, Philippine, and South Korean Marines. In Turn 3, PLA forces broke out of their beachhead and inflicted heavy casualties on U.S. and allied units attempting to relieve Taiwan. How can America’s leaders maintain public support during a prolonged nuclear conflict?