Military & Warfare

First Nuclear Artillery Test at Nevada Site

The United States conducted its first and only nuclear artillery test at the Nevada Test Site. This test, known as "Grable," involved a 15-kiloton atomic shell fired from a cannon. The test aimed to examine the feasibility and effectiveness of nuclear artillery and showcased advancements in military technology during the Cold War era. The event reflected the growing tensions between superpowers and the escalating arms race.

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