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The Cuban Missile Crisis
5:04:02 - 5:09:34 (05:31)
During the Cuban Missile Crisis, the US and Soviet militaries were on high alert and the potential for unintentional conflict was very high, due to communication difficulties and external pressures. This event highlights the dangers and stresses inherent in humanity's use of nuclear weapons technology.
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The lack of real-time communication during the Cuban Missile Crisis made it even more precarious for the entire world, with world leaders not being able to communicate effectively in real-time.
5:04:02 - 5:07:44 (03:41)
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The lack of real-time communication during the Cuban Missile Crisis made it even more precarious for the entire world, with world leaders not being able to communicate effectively in real-time.
ChapterThe Cuban Missile Crisis
EpisodeShow 59 - (Blitz) The Destroyer of Worlds
PodcastDan Carlin's Hardcore History
The pressure on political leaders during the Cuban Missile Crisis was immense, with media outlets around the world putting pressure on Kennedy and political realities in democracies criticizing and offering alternatives.
5:07:44 - 5:09:34 (01:50)
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The pressure on political leaders during the Cuban Missile Crisis was immense, with media outlets around the world putting pressure on Kennedy and political realities in democracies criticizing and offering alternatives. This episode discusses the intense stress felt by humans on a wide platform during that time.