The Secret History of Britain's Cold War Nuclear Experiments (390)

The Secret History of Britain's Cold War Nuclear Experiments (390)

The race to build a British nuclear bomb sucked thousands into its vortex, who are still dealing with the effects of radiation today: veterans, widows, children, scientists and indigenous people, all subjected to fear, radiation, and experimentation. A black cloud still hangs over those who survive, and their descendants who fear the consequences of every fresh pregnancy. But for seven decades the veterans who created it have been denied truth and justice. As the handful of survivors launch a last-ditch legal bid for the answers, I speak with Daily Mirror journalist Susie Boniface whose new book, Exposed: The Secret History of Britain's Nuclear Experiments reveals the full price they paid for our peace and prosperity. Enter the book giveaway here https://coldwarconversations.com/giveaway/ Links Crowd funder for the Veterans Legal Case BBC Iplayer - Britain's Nuclear Bomb Scandal: Our Story LABRATS International Nuclear Veterans https://www.facebook.com/groups/nucleartestveterans Don’t miss the link to the videos and photos in the episode information here https://coldwarconversations.com/episode390 The fight to preserve Cold War history continues and via a simple monthly donation, you will give me the ammunition to continue to preserve Cold War history. You’ll become part of our community, get ad-free episodes, and get a sought-after CWC coaster as a thank you and you’ll bask in the warm glow of knowing you are helping to preserve Cold War history. Just go to https://coldwarconversations.com/donate/ If a monthly contribution is not your cup of tea, we welcome one-off donations via the same link. Find the ideal gift for the Cold War enthusiast in your life! Just go to https://coldwarconversations.com/store/ Follow us on BlueSky https://bsky.app/profile/coldwarpod.bsky.social Follow us on Threads https://www.threads.net/@coldwarconversations Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/ColdWarPod Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/coldwarpod/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/coldwarconversations/ Youtube https://youtube.com/@ColdWarConversations Love history? Join Intohistory https://intohistory.com/coldwarpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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