How to Drop a Nuclear Bomb

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Play War Thunder now for free and get a 7-day premium account, multiple premium vehicles and the Eagle of Valor decoration by following this link: https://playwt.link/sidequest ------------------------------------------------------------------- Dive into the untold story of nuclear bomber pilots in this gripping SideQuest episode! Join us as we explore the forgotten heroes behind history's most dreadful weapon – the nuclear bomb. In this riveting narrative, discover the incredible journey from skepticism to success, as the iconic B-29 Superfortress emerged to carry the weight of the nuclear bomb. Follow the meticulously detailed account of Paul Tibbets and the 509th Composite Group, unveiling their training, preparations, and the fateful mission that altered history forever. Then learn of the changes and innovations that shifted nuclear paradigms during the Cold War! ------------------------------------------------------------------- If you'd like to see more of these videos, consider supporting me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sidequest_channel Have a fancy historical idea you'd like me to cover? Drop a comment and let me know! ------------------------------------------------------------------- A big THANK YOU to the selfless supporters of SideQuest for their limitless generosity: Michael Casolary, dancingvulture, Adrien Maillet, Ethan McCosby, semchapeu, Alex Newman, Titus Proctor, Clark Teeple, Stoeoef, Dominic Tarro, D Meredith, Mark Mills, Petru Cotarcea, Quan Van, SerialConvert, Gary M Trentman, Ryan Smock, Jamesie112, Santos, Klaus, Oliver McKowen, Jonathan Horn, William DeLoach, Esbjörn Rundberg, Alex, Jackie, Efertone, JT96, Alex Schwyn, Diogo Freitas, Viddax, Jordan Camilletti, Jean Herrera, Monkey, Matty Manziel, Jan Tobias Biedermann, AirToxic mist, Ethan Stine, Luka Gudič ------------------------------------------------------------------- 0:00 - Juicy Historical Context! 4:27 - War Thunder 5:31 - Dropping the First Nuclear Bomb 8:54 - The Cold War ------------------------------------------------------------------- Further Reading: “The Enola Gay” by Norman Polmar - https://www.google.com/books/edition/The_Enola_Gay/_2WDMKo9DqcC