How a Soviet Soldier Saved the World From Annihilation

The video explores the Cuban Missile Crisis, focusing on the role of Soviet Navy officer Vasily Arkhipov in preventing nuclear war. It details the tense standoff between the US and Soviet Union, highlighting Kennedy's naval blockade and the presence of nuclear-armed Soviet submarines. Arkhipov's decision to not launch a nuclear torpedo, despite pressure, averted a potential catastrophe. The crisis ended with a diplomatic agreement, leading to disarmament efforts. Arkhipov's actions are celebrated as a pivotal moment in history.

Who was the Soviet Navy officer credited with preventing a nuclear war during the Cuban Missile Crisis?

• Nikita Khrushchev

• Fidel Castro

• John F. Kennedy

• Vasily Arkhipov

What did the U.S. discover in Cuba that escalated the Cuban Missile Crisis?

• Soviet tanks

• Soviet aircraft

• Soviet nuclear missiles

• Soviet troops

What was the U.S. response to the discovery of Soviet missiles in Cuba?

• Naval blockade

• Ground invasion

• Diplomatic talks

• Aerial bombardment

What crucial detail did the U.S. forces lack about the Soviet submarines during the crisis?

• Their communication frequency

• Their location

• Their nuclear armament

• Their speed

What action did Vasily Arkhipov take to prevent a nuclear war?

• He convinced the captain not to launch a nuclear torpedo

• He sabotaged the submarine

• He ordered a retreat

• He contacted the U.S. directly

What was the outcome of the Cuban Missile Crisis?

• U.S. victory

• Peaceful resolution

• Nuclear war

• Soviet victory

What agreement was reached between the U.S. and the Soviet Union to resolve the crisis?

• The Soviet Union would remove its missiles from Cuba

• The Soviet Union would keep its missiles in Cuba

• The U.S. would invade Cuba

• The U.S. would remove its missiles from Cuba

What was Vasily Arkhipov's role in the Soviet submarine K-19 incident?

• He ordered a nuclear strike

• He was the captain

• He helped prevent a nuclear meltdown

• He was not involved

What health issue did Arkhipov suffer from due to radiation exposure?

• Leukemia

• Lung cancer

• Kidney cancer

• Heart disease

What broader impact did the Cuban Missile Crisis have on nuclear disarmament?

• Increased nuclear testing

• No impact

• A ban on nuclear weapons

• Partial ban on nuclear testing