What was Stanislav Petrov's rank in the Soviet Air Defence Forces?
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Lieutenant Colonel Stanislav Petrov was a Soviet Air Defence Forces officer who, in 1983, prevented a nuclear war by correctly identifying a false alarm of an incoming nuclear missile attack. His quick thinking and calm under pressure saved countless lives and averted a catastrophic global conflict.
Hero in the Shadows: The Stanislav Petrov Story
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What year did the 1983 Soviet nuclear false alarm incident occur?
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How many missiles did the system initially report were launched?
What was Petrov's crucial decision during the false alarm incident?
What could have resulted from a wrong decision by Petrov?
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