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Swiss researchers helped the US army build a fortress in Greenland during the Cold War
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Swiss researchers helped the US army build a fortress in Greenland during the Cold War

So: in the icy wilderness of Greenland, Swiss engineers played a key role in helping the US army build Camp Century, a secret base beneath the ice during the Cold War. This 'city under the ice' was powered by the world’s first mobile nuclear reactor and designed to hide 600 nuclear missiles. And here's the thing - the Swiss-made snow milling machines were crucial for carving out tunnels in the thick ice sheet, showing how Swiss precision helped America’s strategic ambitions. It’s fascinating how a small Swiss company left a big mark on Cold War history in the Arctic!
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