America’s Cold War Obsession with Greenland
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Cold War Tensions in the Arctic
This chapter examines the strategic military initiatives surrounding Thule Air Base in Greenland during the early Cold War era, emphasizing the U.S. need for nuclear deterrence against Soviet threats. It discusses the diplomatic intricacies between the U.S. and Denmark regarding nuclear weapons, as well as the ambitious construction of Camp Century, an underground military base. The chapter also highlights the scientific efforts to investigate climate change through ice core sampling, revealing critical historical data on environmental changes.
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