Cold War's Secret Weapon: The Untold Story of Backpack Nukes

The Cold War's Secret Weapon: Backpack Nukes and the Green Berets During the Cold War, the United States Army's Special Forces, also known as Green Berets, secretly deployed backpack nuclear weapons. These devices, designed for covert operations behind enemy lines, were intended to destroy critical infrastructure and disrupt enemy movements. The video highlights the risks associated with these weapons. The small size of the devices made them easier to transport, but also increased the danger of accidental detonation. "These backpack nukes were created so Green Beret teams could drop behind enemy lines and detonate nuclear weapons if they needed to," explains the video's narrator, who also shares a personal story about his uncle, a Green Beret during the Cold War. While the exact details of deployment strategies remain classified, the video reveals that these weapons were eventually deemed too dangerous and were removed from service. The narrator notes that the short firing distance meant that the soldiers operating these weapons were within the blast radius. The video also highlights the fact that these weapons were only given to lower level soldiers, who were not necessarily well-trained enough to handle them. The video ends with the narrator wondering what his uncle was doing during the Cold War. This historical account sheds light on a little-known chapter of Cold War history, underscoring the dangers and complexities of nuclear weapons. The video's personal touch adds a layer of human interest to the technical details, making it a compelling story.