The officer who refused to authorize a Soviet nuclear first strike (opens in new tab)

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"Arkhipov refused to authorize the captain's use of nuclear torpedoes against the United States Navy, a decision requiring the agreement of all three senior officers aboard."

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The officer who refused to authorize a Soviet nuclear first strike (opens in new tab)

(en.wikipedia.org)

9 pointsjhki4y ago1 comments

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jhkiOP4y ago

"Arkhipov refused to authorize the captain's use of nuclear torpedoes against the United States Navy, a decision requiring the agreement of all three senior officers aboard."

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