I like how kindly and sincere this guy is, despite the subject matter. It seems he is genuinely concerned for the people's safety. Thank goodness they did not have to put these bulletins into use in the 60s, but to be honest, maybe they should consider broadcasting this these days...
You know, I do not see why there are not more people willing to prep and plan for this sort of stuff. With how unstable everything's becoming, it seems like an okay idea, and even if it's not superpowers gone made with nukes, there's always natural disasters to worry about. I wouldn't mind deep burring a few cargo containers, stocking food, water, gear and guns and top the whole thing off with an NBC filter.
The bit at about 5:00 when they make the lean-to reminded me of one of the families in Threads. They had to make theirs out of a matress. The whole family died horribly, of course.
They expected the british public to remove doors and brick up windows "just incase" or way in advance...its not practical advice since most people would not act unless they knew attack was imminent and by then its too late anyway.....
Its interesting to see how thoughts have changed over the years. The concept of civil defense and fallout shelters was ridiculed to death during the anti-war years. Today we face kiloton weapons as opposed to then facing tens of thousands of megaton weapons. If a terrorist detonates a 10 kiloton device in a major city today, for every person killed by the blast, many more will die from the fallout. Why do you suppose the Russians are still building them?
If nothing helped, and you are on the street when the bombs drop, just calm sit down and put out a cigarette - you can light it from the atomic bomb only once at life
These videos (this and 'Protect and Survive') only make me think that a quick death would be easier, quicker and more convenient than everything that's suggested here.
I'm confused: On this video they say to go to the middle floors of a block of flats, whereas in Protect and Survive it says to go to the lower floors or basement.
'Fallout wont get in if all your doors and window are not damged.' But in fact there be hardly any windows or doorscame to that, will be left undamged after nuclear blast. You probably wouldn't even have a roof afterwards. Totally absurd this.
An interesting historical document about UK nuclear civil defence in 50s or 60s by the looks of it. Were these actually shown on TV or the cinema, than the Protect and Survive ones of the 1980s that were not?
This is basically an early version of the 'Protect And Survive' videos, though in black and white and without the silly fallout sound effects. Very interesting to see though, Ive certainly not seen this series before. Thanks for upload.
First it was politicians playing insane playground tribal games that created the Cold War that blighted a generation. Yet those same Politicians in the event of war would be safe and comfortable in their deep RSGs thoughout. Whilst many lesser mortals would be outside - and roasted ...
This guy sure liked to pack stuff with earth. It was a hobby of his, his wife left him over it. But when the bombs start to fall, oh, he'll show HER... he'll show them ALL!!!
I wonder how many people blocked shut their apartment livingroom picture windows with bricks or sandbags in anticipation of a nuclear blast? Or maybe they just filled their closets with sandbags -- handy to grab in case of attack.
@hmmmmmmmmm2 I think yes because people took nuclear civil defence far more seriously than they did by the 1980s. By then the wealth of scientifiic knowledge about the effects of nuclear war had underminded any foolish notions that government civil defence could protect the public from a major nuclear attack. In 50s and 60s there was still some hope in the public that is, that the authorities could still protect them, which by the 1980s there was just cynicism and apathy about civil defence.
Imagine how daft you will have looked with your windows covered with sandbags, and no attack!Your neighbours would avoid you like the plague forever thinking you had gone mad!!
@tamagoMMA This is certainly more scary than the Protect and Survive ones of the 80s. These were made in the 50s or 60s when the Britiish Government took the whole idea public nuclear war civil defence much more seriously i.e. that people could actually survive such a war. Compare these
too those ones made in the 80s: there much longer with much more detail in them than the ones that were
made the 80s, which were shoter much shorter in duration.
I like how kindly and sincere this guy is, despite the subject matter. It seems he is genuinely concerned for the people's safety. Thank goodness they did not have to put these bulletins into use in the 60s, but to be honest, maybe they should consider broadcasting this these days...
sakka0 2 months ago
You know, I do not see why there are not more people willing to prep and plan for this sort of stuff. With how unstable everything's becoming, it seems like an okay idea, and even if it's not superpowers gone made with nukes, there's always natural disasters to worry about. I wouldn't mind deep burring a few cargo containers, stocking food, water, gear and guns and top the whole thing off with an NBC filter.
RoyFan33 6 months ago
Sandbagging: Not as effective as T-bagging!
THEFINALHAZARD 8 months ago
Cold War HGTV.
AxeyAxe 8 months ago in playlist Militray II
The bit at about 5:00 when they make the lean-to reminded me of one of the families in Threads. They had to make theirs out of a matress. The whole family died horribly, of course.
abyschan 9 months ago 2
Hillarious ! ;-)
MrCriminalwatch 10 months ago
They expected the british public to remove doors and brick up windows "just incase" or way in advance...its not practical advice since most people would not act unless they knew attack was imminent and by then its too late anyway.....
Anotherrnumber 10 months ago
Its interesting to see how thoughts have changed over the years. The concept of civil defense and fallout shelters was ridiculed to death during the anti-war years. Today we face kiloton weapons as opposed to then facing tens of thousands of megaton weapons. If a terrorist detonates a 10 kiloton device in a major city today, for every person killed by the blast, many more will die from the fallout. Why do you suppose the Russians are still building them?
kurioryu1013 10 months ago
If nothing helped, and you are on the street when the bombs drop, just calm sit down and put out a cigarette - you can light it from the atomic bomb only once at life
WhiskasIII 11 months ago
These videos (this and 'Protect and Survive') only make me think that a quick death would be easier, quicker and more convenient than everything that's suggested here.
eltonator 11 months ago 3
These rooms might offer protection against fallout, but that's if the people survived the heat and the blast.
NoisyPanther 1 year ago
I'm confused: On this video they say to go to the middle floors of a block of flats, whereas in Protect and Survive it says to go to the lower floors or basement.
eltonator 1 year ago
They should of said have gun with you too stop half the neighbourhood who would be trying to get into your shelter or house.
Professor6871 1 year ago
'Fallout wont get in if all your doors and window are not damged.' But in fact there be hardly any windows or doorscame to that, will be left undamged after nuclear blast. You probably wouldn't even have a roof afterwards. Totally absurd this.
Professor6871 1 year ago
An interesting historical document about UK nuclear civil defence in 50s or 60s by the looks of it. Were these actually shown on TV or the cinema, than the Protect and Survive ones of the 1980s that were not?
Professor6871 1 year ago
This is basically an early version of the 'Protect And Survive' videos, though in black and white and without the silly fallout sound effects. Very interesting to see though, Ive certainly not seen this series before. Thanks for upload.
Hanglands 1 year ago
@1:35, there goes the price premium on end of terrace houses
stashyjon 1 year ago
First it was politicians playing insane playground tribal games that created the Cold War that blighted a generation. Yet those same Politicians in the event of war would be safe and comfortable in their deep RSGs thoughout. Whilst many lesser mortals would be outside - and roasted ...
gunsandroses1111 1 year ago
This guy sure liked to pack stuff with earth. It was a hobby of his, his wife left him over it. But when the bombs start to fall, oh, he'll show HER... he'll show them ALL!!!
LordlyJeremy 2 years ago 12
You could land a plane on his head!
miniroll32 2 years ago
NICE WORLD!
Avaxt 3 years ago
This makes me damn glad I was born near the very end of the Cold War.
Not that we're all much safer now, of course, but we don't have to live in constant fear.
radiofan6872 3 years ago
terrorists for usa
sethash540 2 years ago
I think that while the bombs start falling w ill begin digging my hole in the ground
alduflo 3 years ago
@alduflo or your grave would be more useful.
Professor6871 1 year ago
I wonder how many people blocked shut their apartment livingroom picture windows with bricks or sandbags in anticipation of a nuclear blast? Or maybe they just filled their closets with sandbags -- handy to grab in case of attack.
hmmmmmmmmm2 3 years ago
@hmmmmmmmmm2 I think yes because people took nuclear civil defence far more seriously than they did by the 1980s. By then the wealth of scientifiic knowledge about the effects of nuclear war had underminded any foolish notions that government civil defence could protect the public from a major nuclear attack. In 50s and 60s there was still some hope in the public that is, that the authorities could still protect them, which by the 1980s there was just cynicism and apathy about civil defence.
Professor6871 1 year ago
'appreciable distance' I love it!!
antogrimes85 4 years ago
@antogrimes85 A couple hundred mile would ba appreciable distance from the target it should really said.
Professor6871 1 year ago
I think if Iw as gonna get attacked I wouldn'T be planted in front of a TV watching this guy. I'd at least want to be "protected".
ThunderMage 4 years ago
all i can say is that my parents must have been proper terrified
luckycarpet 4 years ago 2
if the bomb is droped iam gonna be off my box with a bottel scotch and traqulisers so let it come.
willobi 4 years ago 7
if i heard this on tv i would go to a bar and get drunk forget about all the worries and kill my brain
radioactiveshoes 4 years ago 2
@radioactiveshoes I think most people who watched this throughout the 50s or 60s did just that after seeing these.
Professor6871 1 year ago
europe has better construction.
MaryStewart 4 years ago
Imagine how daft you will have looked with your windows covered with sandbags, and no attack!Your neighbours would avoid you like the plague forever thinking you had gone mad!!
ralucagymnast 4 years ago 2
LOL, nice use for a bin lid at the end there. I somehow doubt that would give much protection or security.
DarkAngel182 4 years ago
Gosh, preparing to die by nuke will cost us a fortune. Still, nonetheless, excellent vids!!! WELL DONE!!!
wapbat 4 years ago
The music at the beginning is scary!
TNTfan101 4 years ago
I know its as unfiting as the end of protect and survive
radioactiveshoes 4 years ago 2
This one is creepier if you ask me. Much like a funeral dirge.
tamagoMMA 3 years ago
@tamagoMMA This is certainly more scary than the Protect and Survive ones of the 80s. These were made in the 50s or 60s when the Britiish Government took the whole idea public nuclear war civil defence much more seriously i.e. that people could actually survive such a war. Compare these
too those ones made in the 80s: there much longer with much more detail in them than the ones that were
made the 80s, which were shoter much shorter in duration.
Professor6871 1 year ago