Soviet Nuclear Sub Almost Started Global Nuclear War in 1962

It was the most dangerous moment of the Cold War. At about 5 p.m. on Oct. 27, 1962, a Soviet submarine armed with a nuclear warhead found itself trapped and being bombarded by a US warship patrolling off Cuba. One of the Soviet captains gave the order to prepare to fire. But a cooler-headed officer … Continue reading Soviet Nuclear Sub Almost Started Global Nuclear War in 1962