What a Nuclear Bomb Explosion Feels Like

Summary by Krater

Atomic veterans discuss their experiences of witnessing nuclear bomb tests during their military service, the strict secrecy they were forced to maintain, and the long-term health consequences they and their families suffered.

From the video

Answers: What was it like for atomic veterans to witness nuclear bomb tests?

• Atomic veterans testimonies
• Nuclear bomb testing history
• Secrecy and military orders
• Health effects of radiation exposure

What it concludes

• Nuclear test veterans were sworn to secrecy and forbidden from discussing their experiences for decades under threat of prison.
• Over 22,500 personnel participated in British nuclear weapons tests over a ten-year period.
• An estimated 18,500 atomic test veterans had died by 2013, with survivors reporting disproportionate rates of cancers and health issues.