Witness History: Archive 2013 - Protect and Survive

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In May 1980 the British government published a booklet about how to survive nuclear war. The booklet, Protect and Survive, provoked public incredulity as well as fear. Anti-nuclear groups in the UK saw a surge in their membership.

(Image: Protect and Survive booklet)

Published on Monday, 20th May 2013.

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