How a series of events in 1983 nearly triggered nuclear war
In short: Explore the high-stakes tension of 1983, a year when the United States and the Soviet Union stood on the precipice of nuclear conflict.
This video examines the historical context of 1983, a period often remembered as the world's most dangerous year. It details the specific sequence of events that brought the two superpowers to the brink of nuclear war.
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