1955-1975: The Vietnam War

Our historical documentary series on the Cold War continues with an in-depth look at one of the most ambitious and secretive military projects of the era. In this episode, we explore Project Iceworm — a classified U.S. Army plan to construct a vast network of nuclear-armed missile launch sites beneath Greenland’s ice cap. We examine: Why the United States believed this plan was necessary How experimental tests were carried out beneath the ice What daily life was like at Camp Century, the hidden Arctic base And the dangerous political, environmental, and strategic legacy the project left behind What began as a bold military experiment ultimately exposed the limits of Cold War nuclear strategy — and the long-term consequences of secrecy during an era defined by fear and deterrence. 🎬 More Cold War Documentaries on the Channel Cold War Haiti vs The Dominican Republic How Terrorism Came to West Germany (Red Army Faction) How the First Indochina War Began The Soviet Ban on Vodka Cocaine, Cartels, and the Cold War in Colombia The Birth of the Military-Industrial Complex Operation Paperclip The Soviet Education System How Khrushchev Tried to Feed the Soviet People 🔎 Tags #ColdWar #ColdWarHistory #ProjectIceworm #CampCentury #Greenland #NuclearWeapons #USArmy #MilitaryHistory #ModernHistory #Documentary