Banned film of nuclear attack on Thanet to be shown
As someone who marched with CND in my youth and helped support the woman's peace camp outside Aldermaston this all seems rather historical now. The threats are obviously different, though I still believe that our own military/industrial economy is a monster that will bring disaster sooner or later.
A banned film showing what would happen if Thanet came under nuclear attack is being shown this weekend. The War Game was made by the BBC in the 1960s – but proved so controversial it was never broadcast and banned for 20 years. The film explores what would happen if Russia had launched nuclear missiles at several targets in Kent including Manston Airport. The film is being shown on Sunday, February 11, at the Red Hall, 11 Grosvenor Road, Broadstairs by the Broadstairs-based Independent Media Society. Norman Thomas, of the IMS, said: “Showing the film now is highly topical as the national debate over whether Britain should renew its Trident missiles gets under way. “The film is a stark warning to us all of the sickening impact a nuclear attack would have. “Thanet would be in the front line, as it was in previous wars – but the effects of a nuclear strike would be devastating. “The film also has important lessons as we consider what to do about Britain’s nuclear deterrent and the current international situation, including Trident and the occupation of Iraq.”
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I was living in Broadstairs through most of the 70s, and I can tell you that the proximity of Manston, far from being reassuring, actually made one feel rather nervous. Everyone knew it would be a target if either side pushed the button.
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