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Operation Highjump: Did Admiral Byrd Discover Antarctica’s Greatest Secret?
In December 1946, just one year after World War II ended, the United States launched the largest military expedition ever sent to Antarctica. Officially known as Operation Highjump, the mission included 4,700 personnel, 13 ships, an aircraft carrier, a submarine, and dozens of aircraft. Its stated purpose was polar training and scientific mapping—but many researchers have questioned why such an enormous force was necessary for objectives the U.S. military had already mastered in the Arctic.
In this episode, we explore the enduring mystery surrounding Admiral Richard E. Byrd, the sudden early…
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