Operation Hardtack 1958

Credit: Trinity and Beyond: The Atomic Bomb Movie (1995) by Peter Kuran

Operation Hardtack I & II was a series of 72 nuclear tests conducted by the United States in 1958. With test moratoriums on the horizon, American weapons labs rushed out many new designs. Hardtack I was carried out in the Pacific Ocean, at Bikini Atoll, Enewetak Atoll, and Johnston Island.

Hardtack II was carried out later that year at the Nevada Test Site. Hardtack II consisted exclusively of low-yield atmospheric and underground tests, and 17 one-point safety tests. All Hardtack I tests were barge shots, and all Hardtack II tests were underground, unless otherwise noted:

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[DrkOne633]

why the happy music? this is serious stuff, the stuff that got us into this war we're in right now.

[TitusFlavius79]

hee drkone633 i not a supporter of nukes .

[Janspeed69]

not great music for such a topic...

[Debbie321lopez]

3:37 freeking daylight LOL

[chuckbyf1]

Next time keep the original music in. It's much better suited since it was written for the movie.

[ChannelingusXIV]

ahhh my father was there. I have Marshall Island coral from that time. I think he saw around 33 detonations

[miisu]

Seriously annoying soundtrack...

[TheMaxx111]

@mrjorge13 I would love to talk to that guy! Oak was huge!

[mrjorge13]

My wife's welding instructor was stationed on Enewetok  from Dec 57 to 58 and saw 35 blasts. He has some great stories about it. Especially the device "OAK" thats the one he really remembers...

[pikiwiki]

SEVENTY TWO nuclear tests?? SEVENTY TWO???

[MrJosh62693]

kiss my ass and stop lying

[Debbie321lopez]

That doesnt make it any less cool but Ty ;)

[Crashsilumator26343]

0:48 Castle Bravo