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In 1951, the Army, working with the Atomic Energy Commission, carried out the Desert Rock Exercises, an experiment to "dispel much of the fear and uncertainty surrounding atomic radiation and the effects of gamma and x-rays." A tent encampment was set up about 27 miles from where the atomic explosions were detonated on the Nevada Proving Grounds. The encampment housed about 5,000 Army soldiers, civilian observers and technicians. Troops spent hours in classes receiving training in radiation and…
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★★★★★ · informative and disturbing · aglaeser · 2016-10-27
Declassified film made in cooperation of Departments of Defense and Energy, documenting an US military manoeuvre regarding the use of an atomic bomb in the desert, and the effects on soldiers and animals. It is difficult to imagine, that Mrs. Clinton would take Obama's atomic-trike suitcase _and_ would actually make use of the device. It is almost equally unbelievable, that somebody would mine for uranium-ore and pretend it is normal basalt-rock. If this would become known to the public, gigatons of shit would be hitting the fan.
★★★ · Invalid license · Kevin VandeWettering · 2007-10-14
This film is a product of the United States Government and the claim of a "license" for this film is invalid. Works produced by the United States Government are public domain.
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