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EPISODE · Jan 3, 2026 · 30 MIN

The Naval Blockade That Almost Started Nuclear War | Cuban Missile Crisis

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In October 1962, the U.S. Navy blockaded Cuba as Soviet ships carrying nuclear weapons approached American waters. This episode breaks down the Cuban Missile Crisis at sea — the ships involved, submarine confrontations, and the near-miss moments that almost triggered nuclear war. A detailed naval history of the thirteen days that brought the world to the edge of destruction. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit rejil.substack.com

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