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Nate Jones' Birthday Gift
- On Nate Jones' 32nd birthday, he received the long-awaited declassified Piffy-A report on Able Archer 83.
- This report was the ultimate prize after years of effort, providing new and detailed insights into the Cold War incident.
Soviets' Genuine Fear Revealed
- The Piffy-A report confirmed the Soviets' intense surveillance and military readiness during Able Archer 83.
- It suggested the Soviets genuinely feared a NATO surprise nuclear attack, marking one of their most significant mobilizations since WWII.
Soviet Mobilization As Signaling
- CIA historian Ben Fischer interprets Soviet mobilization mainly as signaling rather than true readiness for nuclear war.
- He emphasizes the difference between serious concern and panic, suggesting Soviets weren't "shaking in their boots."