👉 The "Cuba Weapon," often referred to as the "Cuban Missile Crisis" or "Bay of Pigs Missile Crisis," was a pivotal event in the Cold War involving the Soviet Union's deployment of nuclear missiles to Cuba, just 90 miles off the coast of Florida. This strategic move was intended to counterbalance the U.S. nuclear presence in Turkey and provide a deterrent against potential American invasions of Cuba. The crisis escalated when U.S. intelligence discovered the missile installations, leading to a tense 13-day standoff. Ultimately, the Soviet Union agreed to dismantle and remove the missiles in exchange for a U.S. pledge not to invade Cuba and the secret removal of U.S. missiles from Turkey, highlighting the delicate balance of power and the critical role of diplomacy in preventing nuclear conflict.
