Nuclear artillery refers to large-caliber artillery pieces that are capable of firing nuclear projectiles, commonly referred to as nuclear shells. These shells contain a nuclear warhead instead of conventional explosive material. Nuclear artillery was developed during the Cold War as part of various nations' military arsenals, particularly by the United States. The concept includes various platforms, most notably the M65 Atomic Cannon, which was operational in the 1950s and 1960s.
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