The Lost Nuclear Bombs of the Cold War | History Documentary

Uncover the terrifying, declassified stories of the Cold War’s closest nuclear catastrophes. This documentary explores the secret history of "Broken Arrows"—accidents involving live nuclear weapons that the U.S. military tried to hide from the public. From the 1950 B-36 crash in British Columbia to the Goldsboro incident where a massive 3.8-megaton bomb came terrifyingly close to detonating on American soil, we reveal how close humanity came to accidental self-destruction. Featuring declassified documents and eyewitness accounts, discover the secret missions, cover-ups, and the heroic recovery teams that saved the world from the brink of apocalypse. 💚 Join the Absolute History club to get access to exclusive member benefits! 👉 https://bit.ly/3qTE0NR 📺 You can now become a History Hit member right here on YouTube! Join for access to a new exclusive documentary every week, and access to over 160+ of our documentaries presented by world renowned historians like Dan Snow, Eleanor Janega, Tristan Hughes, Mary Beard, Matt Lewis and more. Get an exclusive release every week by signing up here: https://bit.ly/4pyExyn This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory