Proyecto Islero: The story behind Spain’s nuclear weapons plan

July 01, 2024 00:18:44
Proyecto Islero: The story behind Spain’s nuclear weapons plan
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Proyecto Islero: The story behind Spain’s nuclear weapons plan

Jul 01 2024 | 00:18:44

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Show Notes

In the 1960s, the Spanish government under Francisco Franco carried out an initiative to build the bomb and a nuclear arsenal. Why? Did it succeed? Why or why not? Listen and learn more. You can subscribe to our podcasts on Spotify, Amazon, Apple and Castos. Or if you wish to support Brian’s Spain Domain, click […]

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