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How 13 Minutes of Human Error Almost Started Nuclear Armageddon

How 13 Minutes of Human Error Almost Started Nuclear Armageddon

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Uncover the chilling reality of the Cold War's nuclear standoff! From the mushroom clouds over Hiroshima to the Cuban Missile Crisis, this video examines how two superpowers built arsenals capable of destroying civilization while simultaneously creating the longest period without major power conflict in modern history. Discover the twisted logic of Mutually Assured Destruction (MAD) and how humanity narrowly avoided nuclear annihilation multiple times.

Journey through the terrifying escalation of the arms race, from the first atomic bombs to the peak of 70,000 nuclear warheads worldwide. Learn about the unsung heroes who prevented accidental nuclear war and the diplomatic breakthroughs that pulled us back from the brink. As nuclear tensions rise again in our modern era, the lessons of this dangerous history have never been more relevant. #ColdWar #NuclearHistory #MutuallyAssuredDestruction #CubanMissileCrisis #HistoryDeciphered

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