- Source: Gerboise Rouge
Gerboise Rouge (French pronunciation: [ʒɛʁbwaz ʁuʒ]; lit. 'Red Jerboa') is the codename for a French nuclear test conducted on 27 December 1960 in Reggane, Algeria. This was the 3rd French nuclear test, after Gerboise Bleue and Gerboise Blanche, completing the colors of the French flag.
During this test, the army carried out experiments on animals, such as goats or mice, which were in Reggane.
Location
Gerboise Rouge was conducted at 26°21′13″N 0°07′25″W.
References
Kata Kunci Pencarian:
- Gerboise Rouge
- Gerboise Bleue (nuclear test)
- Gerboise Verte
- Gerboise Blanche
- Reggane series, French nuclear tests
- France and weapons of mass destruction
- History of France's military nuclear program
- Timeline of the Cold War
