1958 ⟶ Thor IRBM Deployment to UK
Thor IRBM deployed to the UK, within striking distance of Mo...
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💥 UK Tests First Atomic Bomb in Operation Hurricane
The United Kingdom successfully tests its first atomic bomb in Operation Hurricane. The test makes the UK the world's third nuclear power.⟶
Nuclear WeaponsUnited KingdomAtomic BombNuclear TestCold WarWeapons DevelopmentOperation Hurricane
☢️ UK Detonates First Hydrogen Bomb
The United Kingdom detonates its first hydrogen bomb.⟶
United KingdomNuclear WeaponsHydrogen BombCold WarArms RaceNuclear DeterrenceWeapons of Mass Destruction
🇮🇹 Jupiter IRBM Deployment to Italy Begins
Jupiter IRBM deployment to Italy begins, placing nuclear missiles within striking range of Moscow (as with the Thor IRBMs deployed in the UK).⟶
nuclear weaponsItalyIRBMmissilesCold WarNATOnuclear deterrencemilitarySoviet Union
☢️ Jupiter Missile Deployment to Turkey
Jupiter IRBM deployment to Turkey begins, joining the Jupiters deployed to Italy as well as the Thor IRBMs deployed to the UK as nuclear missiles placed within striking distance of Moscow.⟶
Cold Warnuclear weaponsmissile deploymentTurkeyUSUSSRnuclear arms raceIRBM
☢️ NATO's Double-Track Decision on Missiles
NATO Double-Track Decision – NATO offers mutual limitation of ballistic missiles combined with the threat that in case of disagreement NATO would deploy more middle-range nuclear weapons in Western Europe.⟶
NATONuclear WeaponsArms RaceCold WarMissile DeploymentDeterrenceEuropeSoviet Union