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1983: The Brink of Apocalypse

1983: The Brink of Apocalypse

2007 · 74 min · ★ 5.0 · Documentary

This programme recalls the events that led up to one of the most dangerous moments in the entire history of the Cold War: a NATO command post exercise, code named Able Archer 83, which caused the USSR to believe that NATO was planning a genuine nuclear attack.

Directed by Henry Chancellor

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