Newly discovered documents reveal a potential nuclear strike plan by Britain and America, just two years after WWII. The plan, detailed in the National Archives, involved a pre-emptive atomic assault on Soviet positions in 1946. It allegedly used 400 Mosquito fighter-bombers armed with nuclear weapons.
Swiss intelligence compiled a report outlining the plan, aiming to "paralyse" any Soviet offensive for up to 45 days. This document was later dismissed as "fictitious" by Prime Minister Attlee. The report detailed a two-phase attack, with the first focusing on infrastructure destruction and the second on air attacks. The core of the plan involved 400 Mosquitos carrying atomic bombs, supported by a large air fleet.
Attlee denied the plan's existence, citing resource limitations. However, the Swiss assessment was inaccurate regarding the number of available nuclear weapons. Churchill believed in the deterrent effect of Allied strength and advocated for Britain to develop its own nuclear weapons. The alleged 1946 plans were separate from earlier wartime planning, including Operation Unthinkable.
6 Comments
Fuerza
We need to stop romanticizing military power. These supposed plans highlight why we shouldn't rely on nuclear weapons at all.
Manolo Noriega
Uncovered documents like this remind us of the fragile balance of power in international relations. We should take them seriously!
Fuerza
Don’t believe everything you read online! This was dismissed, and the motivations behind the report are questionable.
Manolo Noriega
We often overlook the complex strategies governments have devised in the past. This adds depth to our understanding of history.
Ongania
Pre-emptive nuclear strikes? This is pure madness! We should focus on peace, not on discussing plans for destruction.
Fuerza
Understanding plans like this allows us to see how close we came to nuclear conflict. We need to learn from these moments.