Nuclear Arms Race
The development of nuclear weapons escalated rapidly after the US and Soviet Union detonated their first atomic devices. The introduction of thermonuclear weapons marked a significant leap in destructive capability, with the US's Ivy Mike explosion yielding an unprecedented 10 megatons. The ensuing arms race saw both nations continually advancing their nuclear arsenals, leading to tests like Castle Bravo, which remains the largest nuclear test in US history.In this clip
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