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5. A Script for Nuclear War

2022/11/2
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The episode explores the historical context of Soviet paranoia stemming from World War II and their subsequent distrust of NATO's military exercises, viewing them as potential covers for real attacks.

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It’s Opening day for Able Archer 83. The Soviets have front row seats to NATO’s autumn military exercises. Tens of thousands of soldiers are playing pretend war in West Germany. The Soviets are NOT enjoying the show. And then… the war game actors begin ‘launching’ nukes. Holy sh*tballs, this is not looking good. The spies try to thwart disaster, and one man is faced with a cataclysmic decision. Produced by FilmNation and Pacific Electric Picture Co. in association with Gilded Audio.

 

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