Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
How do you simulate the end of the world without causing it?
In the premiere episode of "A Lens On: Snapshot" Season 2, we sit down with renowned historian Ben Walsh to unpack the chilling history behind ICBM: Escalation.
Grand strategy games aren't just about moving pieces on a map: they are simulations of real human choices, escalating tensions, and the terrifying mindsets of leaders who held the fate of humanity in their hands.
In this episode, we explore how historical miscalculations almost triggered global nuclear war, how ordinary citizens were caught in the crossfire, and why understanding the Cold War is vital to mastering ICBM: Escalation.
🎥 Watch the full playlist here ➡️ youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQrYLOdjwRhRR5WaLJgK_qU2lyZtzUj9w
🎮 Grab your copy of ICBM: Escalation ➡️ nwzo.io/click/0zl2m
How do you simulate the end of the world without causing it?
In the premiere episode of "A Lens On: Snapshot" Season 2, we sit down with renowned historian Ben Walsh to unpack the chilling history behind ICBM: Escalation.
Grand strategy games aren't just about moving pieces on a map: they are simulations of real human choices, escalating tensions, and the terrifying mindsets of leaders who held the fate of humanity in their hands.
In this episode, we explore how historical miscalculations almost triggered global nuclear war, how ordinary citizens were caught in the crossfire, and why understanding the Cold War is vital to mastering ICBM: Escalation.
🎥 Watch the full playlist here ➡️ youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQrYLOdjwRhRR5WaLJgK_qU2lyZtzUj9w
🎮 Grab your copy of ICBM: Escalation ➡️ nwzo.io/click/0zl2m
