Combat Machines (2018): S01E06 – Nuclear Near Miss

Introduction A documentary series on the machines of war, in particular the machines of the 20th century. Covers such diverse topics as tanks, bombs, espionage equipment, nuclear weapons and aircraft. Outline Nuclear Near Miss: Machines that would have been used had a stand-off resulted in all-out nuclear war, from the smallest tactical nuke to an…

Andrew Marshall

25/11/2021

1–2 minutes

History, Military Documentary, The Korean War, The Vietnam War, War, World War One, World War Two

Introduction

A documentary series on the machines of war, in particular the machines of the 20th century. Covers such diverse topics as tanks, bombs, espionage equipment, nuclear weapons and aircraft.

Outline

Nuclear Near Miss: Machines that would have been used had a stand-off resulted in all-out nuclear war, from the smallest tactical nuke to an experimental flying jeep.

Combat Machines Series

You can find a full index and overview of Combat Machines here.

Production & Filming Details

Release Date: 04 July 2018.
Rating: U.
Running Time: 44 minutes (per episode).
Country: US.
Language: English.