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WW3's 72-minute timeline of nuclear annihilation that would kill 'everyone'
- A prominent military expert warns hundreds of millions could die within the first 72 minutes of nuclear war.
- The report discusses the 'launch on warning' policy as a factor in rapid retaliation.
- The timeline suggests California and Washington targets could trigger cascading global devastation.
- Experts describe nuclear winter as a consequence that would follow initial blasts.
- The piece cites multiple officials and authors who view nuclear war as insane.
- The article notes US and Russian arsenals could enable rapid, short-notice launches.
- The account portrays a high-stakes decision for a current president in a crisis.
- The narrative ties historical warnings from President Reagan to today’s risk of miscalculation.
- The article emphasizes that nuclear weapons are unlikely to be recalled once launched.
- Jacobsen’s discussion includes testimonies from former defense and nuclear officials.
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