Nuclear disaster was just missed 7 times during the cold War
7 close calls in the nuclear age The Cold War could have turned mighty hot on more than one occasion
By Floss Books, 15 Sept 14, Mental FlossHere’s a formula for fun: Arm two superpowers to the teeth with thousands of nuclear warheads. Make sure they are deeply hostile and suspicious of each other. Now, cut off diplomatic communication, stir in about 50 smaller countries with their own agendas on each side, and you’ve got yourself a Cold War!
1. SUEZ CRISIS…..
2. SAC-NORAD COMMUNICATION FAILURE……
3. U2 SPY PLANE ACCIDENTALLY VIOLATES SOVIET AIRSPACE…..
4. WHEN CAMPING, MAKE SURE TO HIDE YOUR NUCLEAR WEAPONS……
5. A TERRIFYING CRASH……
6. COMP FEAR…..
7. COMP FEAR, PART 2…… http://theweek.com/article/index/267815/7-close-calls-in-the-nuclear-age
7. COMP FEAR, PART 2…… http://theweek.com/article/index/267815/7-close-calls-in-the-nuclear-age
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