1 hr 4 min
Ep 106 - It's all fun and games until... War Games Pt 1: Able Archer 83 Doomed to Fail
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🎙️ Hello! Join us this week as we explore the intense geopolitical tensions of the Cold War era through the lens of military exercises and simulations. Today, we unravel the significance of "war games" during Ronald Reagan's presidency, including the pivotal Able Archer 83 exercise. Discover how a NATO simulation inadvertently escalated tensions with the Soviet Union, shedding light on the delicate balance of international security perceptions.
We'll also talk about how close we were/are to total annihilation.
Don't miss out on this intriguing journey through past events that continue to shape our world today. Listen now!
#ColdWar #MilitaryHistory #Podcast 🚀🔥
🎙️ Hello! Join us this week as we explore the intense geopolitical tensions of the Cold War era through the lens of military exercises and simulations. Today, we unravel the significance of "war games" during Ronald Reagan's presidency, including the pivotal Able Archer 83 exercise. Discover how a NATO simulation inadvertently escalated tensions with the Soviet Union, shedding light on the delicate balance of international security perceptions.
We'll also talk about how close we were/are to total annihilation.
Don't miss out on this intriguing journey through past events that continue to shape our world today. Listen now!
#ColdWar #MilitaryHistory #Podcast 🚀🔥
1 hr 4 min