Hip Hughes History
The Cuban Missile Crisis Explained
Let HipHughes accompany you through the basics of the Cuban Missile Crisis. Why did the Soviets put them there, what options did JFK consider, how close to nuclear annihilation did we really come?
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U.S., China conducting multiple military exercises near Taiwan
The U.S. and China have conducted numerous exercises in the Pacific over the past few weeks, stoking fears of a looming confrontation over Taiwan.
Hip Hughes History
The Cold War Explained: US History Review (2/4)
A ten minute regents based concept lecture aimed at the heart of the United States History Regents Exam as it related to Cold War. Part 2 of 4.
Curated Video
The next global arms race?
America and Russia have pulled out of the INF, a cold war-era weapons treaty. Why is this significant and what does this mean for global stability?
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10 Countries That Are Impossible To Invade
When it comes to defence, some countries are just safer than others. From nations with massive militaries to states with unavailable terrain, we're counting down the 10 Countries That Would Be Impossible To Invade.
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Israel's Iron Dome missile interceptor system
The Iron Dome is a mobile air defense system designed to protect Israel from attacks by short range rocket and artillery. The system, comprised of a radar unit, battle management system, and launcher, protects Israel from missiles...
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China’s hypersonic missile test ‘went around the world,’ according to top U.S. general
The Chinese hypersonic missile test ‘went around the world’ this summer, according to the second most senior U.S. general, John Hyten.
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Understanding Rockets Using Newton's Third Law and Propulsion
This video explains how rockets work based on Newton's third law of motion. Explore the action and reaction forces generated by the rocket's engines, the use of fuel to achieve escape velocity, and the different types of fuel engines.
Weird History
How a Soviet Soldier Saved the World From Annihilation
You many not be familiar with the name Vasili Arkhipov, but maybe you should be. He's the Soviet Navy man who stopped nuclear war during the Cuban Missile Crisis in the '60s. Arkhipov, AKA the man who avoided nuclear war, somehow...
Curated Video
Creational Design Patterns in Modern C++ - Pooling Game Objects - Part I
This video is the first part of the two-part video that explains the benefits of pooling a large number of game objects. • Learn construction and solve an assignment • Container interface and shrinking operations • Comparisons This clip...
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Pentagon says it shot down mock ICBM with ship-borne missile
The Pentagon says it placed the latest version of an Aegis SM-3 missile on a US Navy destroyer and adapted the ship’s systems to fire and control the missile.
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Chinese warplanes enter Taiwanese airspace for fourth time in nine days
Taiwan’s air force on Wednesday warned off Chinese warplanes that approached the country in the fourth such intrusion in just nine days.
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Animated explainer: Russia deploying decoys from ballistic missiles
Russia has unleashed ballistic missiles with a secret decoy capability on Ukraine and weapons experts say they have not seen these ‘mystery missiles’ used before.
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Creational Design Patterns in Modern C++ - Pooling Game Objects - Part II
This video is the second part of the two-part video that demonstrates how to use pooling for the Missile class objects. • `string_view`: intention of “observing” • Retain strings passed to functions • Performance comparison with...
Schooling Online
Venturing Into Visuals: Persepolis - Vol. 1 Ch 16-19 Summary
It’s now 1982, and Marjane feels as though Iran is at war with its own people. Border closures and strict law enforcement lead to broken families, medical complications, persecution and death. And that’s just in the Satrapi’s close...
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Iran versus Israel — how their forces compare
While Iran has many number advantages, Israel has some crucial quality advantages.
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U.S. to hold missile drills off Okinawa base
The U.S. military is expected to conduct its first missile drill this year near Japan's Okinawa Island to counter China.
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North Korea continues work on key missile bases
New images reveal North Korea has been expanding a key missile base, despite denuclearization talk during the historic summit with Trump last June.
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Russia: Cold War and the Collapse of the Soviet Union 1953-1991
This clip examines the Cold War Era and the end of the Soviet Union.
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Ukraine’s $175,000 tank-killer missile: how the Javelin works
Ukraine’s armed forces are destroying a lot of Russian tanks with the expensive, shoulder-fired Javelin missile systems that the West has given to Ukraine.
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China showcases Type 99 battle tank
China featured the most current main battle tank in its arsenal, the Type 99, during its 70th National Day military parade on October 1.
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Japan to develop indigenous next-generation fighter
Japan’s Ministry of Defense unveiled a timeline on July 7 for the development of an indigenous next-generation fighter jet to counter China’s J-20.