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The Rest Is HistorySeptember 1, 2021
92. Nuclear Weapons
About This Episode
The year is 1983, and on November the 8th the world is the closest it’s ever been to nuclear destruction, yet nobody at the time realises. Dominic and Tom are joined by author and historian Taylor Downing to discuss how Armageddon was just avoided and why Tom, living near Salisbury, was in more danger than most. A Goalhanger Films & Left Peg Media production Produced by Jack Davenport & Harry Lineker Exec Producer Tony Pastor *The Rest Is History Live Tour 2023*: Tom and Dominic are back on tour this autumn! See them live in London, New Zealand, and Australia! Buy your tickets here: restishistorypod.com Twitter: @TheRestHistory @holland_tom @dcsandbrook
Book Mentions
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Books Mentioned
1983
Taylor Downing
“The book discusses how close the world came to nuclear destruction in November 1983, arguing it was a more dangerous moment than the Cuban Missile Crisis.”
ASIN: B074M5S3V6
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On the Beach
Neville Shute
“The mention of New Zealand and Australia leads to a reference to Neville Shute's book, which is about the aftermath of a nuclear war.”
ASIN: N/A
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World War III
General Hackett
“The discussion includes a reference to General Hackett's book, which is an alternative history involving nuclear conflict.”
ASIN: N/A
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“The speaker recommends Taylor's book '1983 the world at the brink' as a chilling read that gave them sleepless nights after reading it.”
ASIN: 0349143048
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