The Damascus Incident (w. War_Takes)
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In September 1980, a fuel leak in a Titan II missile silo came close to turning Damascus, Arkansas, into a crater. This week, we're joined by guest @War_Takes to talk about the atomic spud gun, the folks who fought to prevent it, and how they were punished for their efforts. Support FTL through Patreon and unlock bonus episodes! Sources: - Titan II: A History of a Cold War Missile Program, David Stumpf - Command and Control, Eric Schlosser Music by DJ Danarchy
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Published 11/14/24
Published 11/14/24