92. Nuclear Weapons
The Rest Is History
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Nuclear Tensions: The Perilous Year of 1983
This chapter examines the historical context of nuclear war threats during the Cold War, with a focus on the year 1983 and its critical events. It highlights the pervasive fear and misunderstandings that characterized this period, including the near-catastrophic Able Archer 83 NATO exercise. Through a blend of personal anecdotes and political analysis, it reveals how miscommunications and rising tensions could have led to a nuclear disaster.
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