Soviets close to using A-bomb in 1962 crisis, forum is told

Abstract

During the Cuban Missile Crisis, a Soviet submarine carrying nuclear weapons was cornered by a US warship. One of the submarine’s captains ordered preparations for a nuclear attack, but another officer convinced him to wait for instructions from Moscow. This incident, which occurred on October 27, 1962, was one of the closest calls to nuclear war during the Cold War. The article sheds new light on Soviet decision-making during the crisis, emphasizing the crucial role played by a Soviet captain in preventing a nuclear conflict. The incident serves as a warning against future armed conflicts, particularly the potential war between the US and Iraq – AI-generated abstract.