00:00Russia thought it could challenge the USA, but in just 13 days, the world nearly faced disaster.
00:07In 1962, during the Cold War, the Soviet Union secretly placed nuclear missiles in Cuba,
00:13only miles from U.S. shores. When America discovered the threat, tensions exploded.
00:20The U.S. responded fast, sending its navy to block all shipments to Cuba. Warships and aircraft
00:26surrounded the island, and the military alert level rose to DEFCON 2, one step away from nuclear war.
00:34For 13 days, the world held its breath. Then, under intense pressure, the Soviet Union agreed to
00:42remove the missiles. In just days, one decision changed the balance of power and history.
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