[froh42]

I grew up in Germany in the cold war, around 80 km west of the iron curtain. Prime target for nukes from both sides as it would be the place where Nato and Warshaw Pact would collide. In fact there were even nuclear "landmines" near bridges or other tactical points for making areas impassable by soviet tanks.

During the 80s I was fully aware that - if WW3 would have broken out, even in a limited way - it would have meant game over for me. You'll learn just not to worry about that.

[rsynnott]

> In fact there were even nuclear "landmines" near bridges or other tactical points for making areas impassable by soviet tanks.

Wait, were these ever actually deployed?! They were certainly studied, but I didn't think they ever made it into the ground.

[p_l]

NATO learnt quickly not to discuss results of their own exercises publicly.

Turns out that "success" involved "most of germany dead by NATO nukes" didn't bring positive attention.