Operation Upshot-Knothole

Operation Upshot-Knothole

1953
36m
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Overview

This operation conducted at the Nevada Test Site consisted of 11 atmospheric tests. There were three airdrops, seven tower tests, and one airburst. Conducted between March 17 and June 4, 1953, this operation involved the testing of new theories, using both fission and fusion devices. A new and revolutionary method of producing deliverable thermonuclear weapons was successfully tested. Approximately 21,000 Department of Defense military and civilian personnel participated in Operation Upshot-Knothole as part of the Desert Rock V exercise.

Status: Released

Language: EN

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Production Information

Production Companies
The United States Air Force
Production Countries
United States of America

Quick Facts

Release Date December 16, 1953
Status Released
Language EN
IMDb ID tt25393336

Cast

John C. Clark
John C. Clark

Self

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