Military & Warfare

First Detonation of Operation Teapot: Wasp

Wasp was the first test shot of Operation Teapot, successfully detonated at the Nevada Test Site with a yield of 1.2 kilotons. This series was conducted by the United States to evaluate new nuclear weapons designs and test military tactics in a desert environment. The Teapot series comprised fourteen tests, aimed at advancing nuclear capabilities during the Cold War. This test was instrumental in understanding the effects of nuclear explosions as they related to troop movements and equipment performance.

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