People Who Changed History by Disregarding Orders

The video explores instances in military history where disobedience led to significant outcomes. It covers events like the Cuban Missile Crisis, where Vasily Arkipov's decision prevented nuclear war, and the 1983 Soviet false alarm averted by Stanislav Petrov. Other stories include Desmond Doss's heroism as a conscientious objector, Lieutenant Derek's bravery in World War 2, and the Indian Mutiny. The video highlights how disobedience, often seen negatively, sometimes changes history for the better.

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