Vasili Arkhipov
A Soviet naval officer whose decisive actions during the Cuban Missile Crisis likely prevented a nuclear conflict.
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Oct 27, 2021 • 11min
The Man Who Saved The World
Soviet naval officer Vasili Arkhipov, who played a crucial role during the Cuban Missile Crisis, takes center stage. His brave decision to prevent a nuclear torpedo launch during a tense standoff likely averted global catastrophe. The discussion reveals how Arkhipov's heroic actions remained untold until the '90s and highlights the terrifying fragility of human judgement in nuclear warfare. Listeners also discover where Jimmy Carter stored his nuclear codes, adding a fascinating twist to the historical narrative.
