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Comment by gonehome

That came later iirc - initially they were thinking of using them prior to running infantry in.

I think there are old public test videos where they actually did this kind of thing.

I also recall a group of scientists trying to elevate the understanding of the e-risk (pugwash conference?).

Basically people were becoming too comfortable with the idea of nuclear war because they knew how to “duck and cover” and had a little bomb shelter in the yard.

See this: https://youtu.be/IKqXu-5jw60

Dr. Strangelove is also worth watching for a satirical take from that time.

parent gonehome 5 years ago

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