Vasili Arkhipov - Russian submariner

[Slater]

Didn't realize how close we came to war during that crisis:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vasili_Arkhipov

[Moose-Knuckle]

There were many, many close calls during the Cold War on BOTH sides.

Here is good read/nail biter . . .

http://www.amazon.com/Red-Star-Rogue-Kenneth-Sewell/dp/1476787875

And the movie (based loosley on the facts). . .

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1922685/?ref_=nm_flmg_act_14

[Alpha Sierra]

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