Stanislav Petrov (1939 - 2017) was a Soviet military officer known for his critical decision during the Cold War. On September 26, 1983, while on duty at a missile early warning center, he received a warning of an incoming U.S. nuclear missile strike.
Judging it to be a false alarm, he chose not to escalate the situation, which could have led to a devastating nuclear war. His actions are credited with preventing a potential catastrophe and highlight the importance of human judgment in moments of crisis. His decision was later recognized and honored as a pivotal act of restraint.
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Nice work. Ich wünschte es würden mehr Verantwortliche ein besseres Urteilsvermögen haben . Gerade in der heutigen Zeit 👍🏼🇩🇪