5 Nuclear Bomb Close Calls

Throughout history, the world has come alarmingly close to nuclear catastrophe on more than one occasion. In this video, we explore five real incidents where a nuclear weapon was nearly launched, detonated, or used due to accidents, misunderstandings, technical failures, and moments of human error. From Cold War tensions to forgotten military mishaps, these events reveal just how fragile global security can be—and how a handful of individuals helped prevent disasters that could have changed history forever.