Nuclear History

New Docs Show 1983 NATO Exercise Led To The Soviets Arming 100 Jets For Nuclear War New Docs Show 1983 NATO Exercise Led To The Soviets Arming 100 Jets For Nuclear War

By Thomas Newdick

Updated on Feb 18, 2021

Take A Rare Look Inside Russia’s Doomsday Ballistic Missile Warning System Take A Rare Look Inside Russia’s Doomsday Ballistic Missile Warning System

By Thomas Newdick

Updated on Feb 16, 2021

The Story Of The Jet That Would Have Delivered South Africa’s Nuclear Bomb The Story Of The Jet That Would Have Delivered South Africa’s Nuclear Bomb

By Thomas Newdick

Updated on Jan 18, 2021

This Was The Largest Conventional Explosion America Ever Set Off This Was The Largest Conventional Explosion America Ever Set Off

By Joseph Trevithick

Updated on Nov 27, 2020

Russia Releases “Tsar Bomba” Test Footage Of The Most Powerful Nuclear Bomb Blast Ever Russia Releases “Tsar Bomba” Test Footage Of The Most Powerful Nuclear Bomb Blast Ever

By Thomas Newdick

Updated on Nov 27, 2020

Yes, The United States Did Draw Up A Plan To Drop 80 Nuclear Weapons On North Korea Yes, The United States Did Draw Up A Plan To Drop 80 Nuclear Weapons On North Korea

By Thomas Newdick

Updated on Nov 27, 2020

This Nuclear-Capable 1950s Missile Once Delivered the U.S. Mail This Nuclear-Capable 1950s Missile Once Delivered the U.S. Mail

By Chris Cantle

Updated on Jul 2, 2020

The Stealthy F-117 Nighthawk Could Have Executed Nuclear Strikes Against The Soviet Union The Stealthy F-117 Nighthawk Could Have Executed Nuclear Strikes Against The Soviet Union

By Tyler Rogoway

Updated on Jun 17, 2020

This Strategic Air Command Airpower Demonstration From 1987 Is Just Bonkers This Strategic Air Command Airpower Demonstration From 1987 Is Just Bonkers

By Tyler Rogoway

Updated on Mar 9, 2020

B-52s Would Have Nuked Their Way Through Soviet Air Defenses With These Missiles B-52s Would Have Nuked Their Way Through Soviet Air Defenses With These Missiles

By Tyler Rogoway

Updated on Dec 1, 2019

The Futuristic Cold War Era SAGE Air Defense Bunkers Looked Right Out Of A Kubrick Film The Futuristic Cold War Era SAGE Air Defense Bunkers Looked Right Out Of A Kubrick Film

By Tyler Rogoway

Updated on Dec 1, 2019

US Spy Plane Pilot’s Account Indicates Soviet Russia Tested A ‘Dome Of Light’ Superweapon US Spy Plane Pilot’s Account Indicates Soviet Russia Tested A ‘Dome Of Light’ Superweapon

By Tyler Rogoway

Updated on Dec 1, 2019

A-4 Skyhawks Had These Crazy Thermal Shields To Protect Pilots From Nuclear Blasts A-4 Skyhawks Had These Crazy Thermal Shields To Protect Pilots From Nuclear Blasts

By Tyler Rogoway

Updated on Dec 1, 2019

This Isn’t A Sci-Fi Prop, It’s A Doomsday Navigator For America’s Deadliest Cold War ICBM This Isn’t A Sci-Fi Prop, It’s A Doomsday Navigator For America’s Deadliest Cold War ICBM

By Tyler Rogoway

Updated on Dec 1, 2019

This Is What USAF Bomber Pilots Would Wear During a Nuclear Apocalypse This Is What USAF Bomber Pilots Would Wear During a Nuclear Apocalypse

By Tyler Rogoway

Updated on Mar 1, 2017

Nuclear History(Page 2)

Latest in Nuclear History

New Docs Show 1983 NATO Exercise Led To The Soviets Arming 100 Jets For Nuclear War New Docs Show 1983 NATO Exercise Led To The Soviets Arming 100 Jets For Nuclear War

Take A Rare Look Inside Russia’s Doomsday Ballistic Missile Warning System Take A Rare Look Inside Russia’s Doomsday Ballistic Missile Warning System

The Story Of The Jet That Would Have Delivered South Africa’s Nuclear Bomb The Story Of The Jet That Would Have Delivered South Africa’s Nuclear Bomb

This Was The Largest Conventional Explosion America Ever Set Off This Was The Largest Conventional Explosion America Ever Set Off

Russia Releases “Tsar Bomba” Test Footage Of The Most Powerful Nuclear Bomb Blast Ever Russia Releases “Tsar Bomba” Test Footage Of The Most Powerful Nuclear Bomb Blast Ever

Yes, The United States Did Draw Up A Plan To Drop 80 Nuclear Weapons On North Korea Yes, The United States Did Draw Up A Plan To Drop 80 Nuclear Weapons On North Korea

This Nuclear-Capable 1950s Missile Once Delivered the U.S. Mail This Nuclear-Capable 1950s Missile Once Delivered the U.S. Mail

The Stealthy F-117 Nighthawk Could Have Executed Nuclear Strikes Against The Soviet Union The Stealthy F-117 Nighthawk Could Have Executed Nuclear Strikes Against The Soviet Union

This Strategic Air Command Airpower Demonstration From 1987 Is Just Bonkers This Strategic Air Command Airpower Demonstration From 1987 Is Just Bonkers

B-52s Would Have Nuked Their Way Through Soviet Air Defenses With These Missiles B-52s Would Have Nuked Their Way Through Soviet Air Defenses With These Missiles

The Futuristic Cold War Era SAGE Air Defense Bunkers Looked Right Out Of A Kubrick Film The Futuristic Cold War Era SAGE Air Defense Bunkers Looked Right Out Of A Kubrick Film

US Spy Plane Pilot’s Account Indicates Soviet Russia Tested A ‘Dome Of Light’ Superweapon US Spy Plane Pilot’s Account Indicates Soviet Russia Tested A ‘Dome Of Light’ Superweapon

A-4 Skyhawks Had These Crazy Thermal Shields To Protect Pilots From Nuclear Blasts A-4 Skyhawks Had These Crazy Thermal Shields To Protect Pilots From Nuclear Blasts

This Isn’t A Sci-Fi Prop, It’s A Doomsday Navigator For America’s Deadliest Cold War ICBM This Isn’t A Sci-Fi Prop, It’s A Doomsday Navigator For America’s Deadliest Cold War ICBM

This Is What USAF Bomber Pilots Would Wear During a Nuclear Apocalypse This Is What USAF Bomber Pilots Would Wear During a Nuclear Apocalypse

Nuclear History(Page 2)

Latest in Nuclear History

New Docs Show 1983 NATO Exercise Led To The Soviets Arming 100 Jets For Nuclear War New Docs Show 1983 NATO Exercise Led To The Soviets Arming 100 Jets For Nuclear War

Take A Rare Look Inside Russia’s Doomsday Ballistic Missile Warning System Take A Rare Look Inside Russia’s Doomsday Ballistic Missile Warning System

The Story Of The Jet That Would Have Delivered South Africa’s Nuclear Bomb The Story Of The Jet That Would Have Delivered South Africa’s Nuclear Bomb

This Was The Largest Conventional Explosion America Ever Set Off This Was The Largest Conventional Explosion America Ever Set Off

Russia Releases “Tsar Bomba” Test Footage Of The Most Powerful Nuclear Bomb Blast Ever Russia Releases “Tsar Bomba” Test Footage Of The Most Powerful Nuclear Bomb Blast Ever

Yes, The United States Did Draw Up A Plan To Drop 80 Nuclear Weapons On North Korea Yes, The United States Did Draw Up A Plan To Drop 80 Nuclear Weapons On North Korea

This Nuclear-Capable 1950s Missile Once Delivered the U.S. Mail This Nuclear-Capable 1950s Missile Once Delivered the U.S. Mail

The Stealthy F-117 Nighthawk Could Have Executed Nuclear Strikes Against The Soviet Union The Stealthy F-117 Nighthawk Could Have Executed Nuclear Strikes Against The Soviet Union

This Strategic Air Command Airpower Demonstration From 1987 Is Just Bonkers This Strategic Air Command Airpower Demonstration From 1987 Is Just Bonkers

B-52s Would Have Nuked Their Way Through Soviet Air Defenses With These Missiles B-52s Would Have Nuked Their Way Through Soviet Air Defenses With These Missiles

The Futuristic Cold War Era SAGE Air Defense Bunkers Looked Right Out Of A Kubrick Film The Futuristic Cold War Era SAGE Air Defense Bunkers Looked Right Out Of A Kubrick Film

US Spy Plane Pilot’s Account Indicates Soviet Russia Tested A ‘Dome Of Light’ Superweapon US Spy Plane Pilot’s Account Indicates Soviet Russia Tested A ‘Dome Of Light’ Superweapon

A-4 Skyhawks Had These Crazy Thermal Shields To Protect Pilots From Nuclear Blasts A-4 Skyhawks Had These Crazy Thermal Shields To Protect Pilots From Nuclear Blasts

This Isn’t A Sci-Fi Prop, It’s A Doomsday Navigator For America’s Deadliest Cold War ICBM This Isn’t A Sci-Fi Prop, It’s A Doomsday Navigator For America’s Deadliest Cold War ICBM

This Is What USAF Bomber Pilots Would Wear During a Nuclear Apocalypse This Is What USAF Bomber Pilots Would Wear During a Nuclear Apocalypse

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