US Marines transported by helicopter to atom bomb test site at Yucca Flat, NV, after bomb is exploded

In the Nevada desert, an atomic device is tested from a 500-foot tower, estimated at 10 kilotons. Following the explosion, radiological safety teams clear the area for a Marine Corps assault using helicopters. This marks the first use of an all-helicopter force for post-atomic device exploitation against a simulated enemy. The Marine Corps is perfecting deep penetration tactics, with helicopters replacing landing craft, showcasing military progress in the atomic age.

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