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Operation Crossroads Explained | America’s First Nuclear Test on Warships (Bikini Atoll 1946)

In 1946, the United States carried out one of the most controversial military experiments in history. Operation Crossroads tested atomic bombs on a fleet of real warships at Bikini Atoll, forever changing naval warfare and exposing the terrifying reality of nuclear weapons at sea.

This documentary explores the full story—from secret planning in Washington after Hiroshima, the forced relocation of Bikini islanders, and the assembly of a ghost fleet that included USS Saratoga, USS Arkansas, Nagato, and Prinz Eugen, to the devastating Able (airburst) and Baker (underwater) nuclear detonations. Using historical records and firsthand reports, the video explains how radiation contamination shocked scientists, sank battleships, and proved that nuclear fallout was deadlier than blast damage alone.

A grounded, factual deep dive into the moment the world entered the atomic naval age.

What you’ll learn:

Why the U.S. Navy tested atomic bombs on ships

How Bikini Atoll was chosen and evacuated

What really happened during the Able & Baker blasts

Why radiation, not explosions, doomed the fleet

How Operation Crossroads reshaped Cold War strategy

Perfect for viewers interested in WWII history, nuclear weapons, Cold War origins, military experiments, and hidden history.

Keywords:

Operation Crossroads, Bikini Atoll nuclear test, atomic bomb warship test, US Navy nuclear experiment, 1946 nuclear test, Able Baker explosion, USS Saratoga Bikini, Nagato nuclear test, Prinz Eugen Bikini, nuclear fallout ships, Cold War military history, WWII atomic legacy

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