Historical Events tagged with "desert rock"
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Military & Warfare
Atomic Training at Operation Buster-Jangle
November 1st, 1951 73 years ago
Operation Buster-Jangle involved 6,500 U.S. Army soldiers exposed to atomic explosions at the Nevada Test Site for training purposes. The operation aimed to prepare troops for potential nuclear warfare during the Cold War era. Soldiers were subjected to multiple tests under the code name 'Desert Rock.' Involvement in this operation was mandatory, reflecting the military's commitment to integrating nuclear strategy into its training regimen while adapting to the evolving nature of warfare.
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