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https://arstechnica.com/science/202...rocket-scientists-nearly-nuked-new-york-city/
Details revealed in this article are eye popping. Must reading.
Details revealed in this article are eye popping. Must reading.
The Cuban Missile Crisis was a 13-day political and military standoff between the United States and Soviet Union in October 1962. It was sparked by the discovery of Soviet nuclear missiles in Cuba, just 90 miles from the coast of Florida.
The Soviet Union saw the deployment of missiles in Cuba as a strategic move to balance out the United States' nuclear capabilities. They also saw it as a way to protect Cuba, their ally, from potential US invasion.
The United States responded with a naval blockade of Cuba, demanding the removal of the missiles. They also considered military action, but ultimately opted for a diplomatic solution.
The crisis ended when the Soviet Union agreed to remove the missiles from Cuba in exchange for a US promise not to invade Cuba and a secret agreement to remove US missiles from Turkey. The two sides also agreed to establish a direct communication hotline to prevent future misunderstandings.
The Cuban Missile Crisis is seen as a turning point in the Cold War, as it brought the world closer to nuclear war than ever before. It also led to increased efforts for arms control and a more cautious approach to international relations between the US and Soviet Union.