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UK Cold War Era Nuclear War Plans Revealed

NicerGuy writes "The BBC reports that documents from 1975, recently released by the National Archives, detail in part the UK's plan in the event of nuclear strikes during the Cold War. An audio download of the prepared radio broadcast is available. Several other topics are covered." From the article: "Further documents released this week reveal that two pandas in London Zoo sparked fears a diplomatic rift could flare up between Britain and China in the 1970s."

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  1. Re:antique war plans by houghi · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    Well, very funny. There are plans on how the US will invade The Netherlands (more precicely The Hague, where the International tribunal is) if there would arise a reason, like US milatary who had to anwer to international law.

    Nice to have such a friend and protector.

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