The Damascus Incident (w. War_Takes)
Description
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.
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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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