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Tsar Bomba: The Largest Atomic Test in World History

Edward G. Lengel, PhD
22 January 2025
9 min
PME All levels

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This article explores the detonation of the Tsar Bomba on October 30, 1961, the largest nuclear test in history, and its impact on global politics and nuclear disarmament efforts.
READ: Tsar Bomba: The Largest Atomic Test in World History

References

  • The National WWII Museum: High factual reporting
  • COLLECTIONS/The Runway (airforce.gov.au) 
  • RAAF RUNWAY: RATIONALE, GUIDELINES, LEARNING OUTCOMES, ETC 
 

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