The man who stopped World War III and sacrificed his career!!...Stanislav Petrov!! Exactly 30 years ago, when early warning systems indicated the Soviet Union was under nuclear attack by the United States, air defence officer Stanislav Petrov went by gut instinct and decided the alarm was false. It was a decision that saved the human race – and ended his career. His systems tell him a Molnya observation satellite has sent a signal to the bunker. After analysing the data transmitted by the satellite, the warning system’s computer concludes a single intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) carrying multiple nuclear warheads has been launched from the continental United States. Even as the staff are in shock, the system announces a second missile launch, then another until five missiles in total are apparently streaking through space toward Russian cities. The missiles will be over Russia in 30 minutes. Because the Kremlin will need 15 minutes to initiate launch, the men in the bunker have at most another 10 minutes to act. If they delay, the chance to retaliate will be lost – forever.
Posted on: Tue, 17 Sep 2013 16:51:32 +0000
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