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Broken Arrows: A History of Nuclear Incidents

This chapter explores the history and safety evaluations of nuclear weapons, focusing on the 'broken arrows' incidents from the 1950s to 1970s. It examines safety ratings, incident counts, and the implications of military strategy changes on the acknowledgment of these events.

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