Historical Events tagged with "operation redwing"
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Military & Warfare
First Airborne Hydrogen Bomb Test
May 20th, 1956 68 years ago
The first airborne hydrogen bomb was detonated over Bikini Atoll during Operation Redwing. This marked a significant advancement in nuclear weapons testing as the United States tested more powerful bombs. Conducted in the Pacific Ocean, this test aimed to assess the bomb's effects on naval ships and personnel in the vicinity. The hydrogen bomb, significantly more powerful than atomic bombs, represented a new era in military strategy.
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