Operation Plumbbob Posted 11 years ago under Government, History, Military, Weapons

Contents [Hide]BackgroundRadiological effectsPropulsion of steel plate capReferences Operation Plumbbob was a series of nuclear tests conducted between May 28 and October 7, 1957, at the Nevada Test Site, following Project 57, and preceding Project 58/58A.[1] It was the biggest, longest, and most controversial test series in the continental United States. Background The operation consisted of   Full article…