

Nuclear fall-out shelters
Mar 23, 2020
Exploring how Britain prepared for nuclear war with inadequate fall-out shelters but an abundance of tea bags. Delving into the dynamics of living under the constant threat of nuclear destruction, the roles and responsibilities in a fall-out shelter, and contrasting UK and US attitudes towards shelter preparation.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Preparing for Nuclear Attack during the Cold War
01:32 • 15min
Preparations for a Potential Nuclear Attack in the UK
16:08 • 5min
Roles and Responsibilities in a Nuclear Fall-out Shelter
21:24 • 4min
Preparations for Nuclear War and Civil Defence in the UK
24:55 • 15min
Historical Advice and Preparations for Nuclear War
39:46 • 12min
Exploring the Dynamics of Nuclear Fall-Out Shelters
51:50 • 3min
Exploring American Perspectives on Nuclear Fallout Shelters and Cold War Preparedness
55:01 • 3min