When China almost got nuked
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This video talks about a historical episode from the cold war when China almost got nuked by the US. The context of the Korean war which led to that situation as well as the details of the planned strikes and the eventual resolution are also explored.
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Timeline:
00:00 - Introduction
00:33 - Cold War: The Early Years
02:11 - The Forgotten War
06:02 - When They Drop the Atomic Bomb
07:20 - Armor and protection
09:35 - Pros and Cons of a Nuclear Apocalypse
12:48 - Give Nukes a Chance!
15:37 - Ending the war
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