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Operation Upshot-Knothole

Nevada Test Site (NTS) in 1953

Mushroom cloud from a government-related Operation Upshot-Knothole explosion.

Shot Annie, Shot Nancy, Shot Ruth, Shot Dixie, Shot Ray, Shot Badger, Shot Simon, Shot Encore, Shot Harry, Shot Grable, & Shot Climax

Veterans may receive $75,000 Nuclear Test Site Cancer Compensation. Find out if you qualify.

Operation Upshot–Knothole was a series of eleven nuclear test shots conducted in 1953 at the Nevada Test Site. Over 21,000 soldiers took part in the ground exercise Desert Rock V in conjunction with the Grable shot.[1] Grable was a 280mm Artillery Fired Atomic Projectile (AFAP) shell fired from the "Atomic Cannon," and was viewed by a number of high-ranking military officials.

Dates: Mar 17 – June 20, 1953

 

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The 280mm Nuclear Cannon 5/25/53

The 280 MM Gun at The Nevada Proving Ground

Operation Upshot Knothole (1953)

 

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Army Participation

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Marine Corps Participation

 

SHOT DATE SITE
Annie 3/17/1953 NTS
Nancy 3/24/1953 NTS
Ruth 3/31/1953 NTS
Dixie 4/6/1953 NTS
Ray 4/11/1953 NTS
Badger 4/18/1953 NTS
Simon 4/25/1953 NTS
Encore 5/8/1953 NTS
Harry 5/19/1953 NTS
Grable 5/25/1953 NTS
Climax 6/4/1953 NTS

 

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If you believe you were exposed to the effects of Operation Upshot-Knothole and have subsequently been diagnosed with cancer, please call the National Cancer Benefits Center at (800) 414-4328 or use our online form to request more information.

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