The Terrifying Reality of Early Atomic Bomb Tests

Step into the dangerous world of early atomic bomb testing. This restored 1955 footage shows Operation Teapot, Survival Town experiments, Bikini Atoll detonations, and the shocking proximity of soldiers, ships, and civilians to nuclear blasts.
From H-Bomb mushroom clouds to ground-level trenches filled with 9,000 servicemen, this historical film reveals how the U.S. tested the destructive power of nuclear weapons during the Cold War — and how little was known about radiation dangers at the time.

If you love rare archives, Cold War history, and restored footage, this video is for you.