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How the United States has been preparing for North Korea nuclear war since the Forties

Dramatic footage reveals the US Army preparing an arsenal of formidable weapons, military land vehicles and helicopters in the lead up to the Korean War.

Scenes showing how intercontinental missiles of the type used for nuclear warfare were provocatively tested during the height of tensions between the US and China, then a staunch ally of communist Korea.

Other sections include a voiceover of a soldier reassuringly listing the many ways the US Army was prepared for a nuclear attack.  According to the narrator, this conflict was key in modernising US military might and shaping it into the force it later became.

He said: "We have built our army into a new, streamlined force; new in concept, new in mobility, new in powerful atomic weapons and other modern equipment.

"With a new dual capability, an army prepared to cope with the possibility of unlimited nuclear warfare, as well as with the more likely contingency of limited, local aggression.

"Korea was called many names - Brush Fire, Police Action and War." The video, The Big Picture – Brush Fire, was created by the US Department of Defence documenting the war which began in 1950.

Hundreds of thousands of US soldiers fought to prevent the takeover of South Korea by the communist regime. The Korean War lasted for three years from June 25, 1950, to July 27, 1953.

And the newly-emerged footage comes as the fears grow of another conflict between the US and . Donald Trump is thought to be considering military action against the hermit kingdom over its missiles programme.

Yesterday, the UN Security Council unanimously imposed new sanctions on North Korea, seeking to limit its access to refined petroleum products alongside crude oil and its earnings from workers abroad.

The UN resolution seeks to ban nearly 90 percent of refined petroleum exports to North Korea by capping them at 500,000 barrels a year. It also demands the repatriation of North Koreans working abroad within 24 months.

And the US-drafted resolution caps crude oil supplies to North Korea at 4 million barrels a year and commits the Council to further reductions if it were to conduct another nuclear test or launch a missile.

North Korea on November 29 said it successfully tested a new ballistic missile that put the US mainland within range of its nuclear weapons.

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10 Cheapest Places to Rent in the United States - Duration: 14:24.

10 Cheapest Places to Rent in the United States.

The cities of New York and San Francisco are famous for their costly rental prices and

high cost of living.

This raises the question of where the most affordable places to rent a home are located.

The website GOBankingRates.com compiled data from 2017.

Using rental prices on Zillow, the site ranked the 150 most populated cities to find the

least expensive ones for renters.

Ranking is based on the median prices of one and two-bedroom apartments, as well as single-family

residences.

These 10 cities are worth checking out if you are a senior living on a fixed income,

a fresh graduate, or someone who just wants find a cheaper place to rent or retire early.

1: Toledo, Ohio.

Toledo took the top spot for cheapest rent.

The median rental price of a one-bedroom was $442.50, a two-bedroom was $650.

A single-family home was $750.

The price of the one-bedroom was the cheapest of all the cities considered.

Prices have risen slightly since 2014, but are still some of the most reasonable in the

nation.

Some of the more affordable neighborhoods are Franklin Park, Birmingham, and Scott Park.

Some positives to living in Toledo include the opera, art and science museums, arboretum,

zoo, and park system.

On the downside, the city struggles with the crime rate, the downtown area is not a huge

draw, and winters are pretty bleak.

Glass is a major industry.

It was once a major automobile manufacturer, but it has struggled in recent years, so the

city is now focused on attracting the solar research industry.

2: Detroit, Michigan.

Detroit took the top spot for single-family rentals with a median price of $750 per month.

One-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments had median rental rates of $625 and $650 respectively.

Rental costs vary widely amongst neighborhoods, however.

Barton-McFarland was less than $500 per month, while downtown could run as much as $1,800.

Detroit has gone through some notoriously difficult times with the decline of the local

auto industry.

Countless homes still sit empty and the city declared bankruptcy in 2013.

There are parts of town seeing a resurgence, the return of small business, and an artsy,

urban crowd is migrating to the downtown area.

The poverty level is high and mass transit is limited.

The current unemployment rate is the best it has been in 15 years, but is still higher

than the national average.

The crime rate is also high, though there are pockets where it is significantly lower.

3: Wichita, Kansas.

Wichita's median rental rates were $547.50 for a one-bedroom, $700 for a two-bedroom,

and $895 for a single-family residence.

Wichita also came in at number 68 on U.S. News & World Report's "Best Places to

Live."

The cost of living is below the national average as far as housing, food, and utilities, though

they do pay hefty sales taxes.

There are four seasons, all of which are windy.

Winters can be icy and spring can deliver tornados.

Residents need a car to get around, but Wichita has reasonable average commute times under

20 minutes.

The city has a good reputation for raising a family, though the cost of living is also

a draw for single working professionals.

Entertainment options include the theater, opera, and ballet, as well as monster truck

rallies, country music venues, a zoo, and science museum.

4: Fayetteville, North Carolina.

The median rental cost of a one-bedroom in Fayetteville was $585 and a two-bedroom was

$697.

A single-family residence was the best deal at $900 per month.

Fayetteville is 90 miles from Raleigh-Durham and has a cost of living lower than the national

average.

The unemployment rate is higher than the national average, as is the average commute time.

There is a considerable military presence here since both Fort Bragg and Pope Air Force

Base are nearby.

In fact, in 2008, the city and Cumberland County declared that they were "Sanctuaries

for Soldiers," meaning they go out of their way to provide services for members and their

families.

Unfortunately, large-scale entertainment options are lacking.

The Department of Defense, school system, and health care system are the biggest employers.

It has won the All-America City Award three times.

5: Augusta, Georgia.

While Atlanta rental prices continue to skyrocket, Augusta remains much more affordable.

The median rental for a one-bedroom came in at $614 and a two-bedroom for $775 per month.

A single-family home was $895.

U.S. News & World Report ranked the city the 72nd "Best Place to Live."

Cost of living is lower than the national average, though groceries tend to be a little

higher.

Augusta is famous for hosting the annual Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club.

The Savannah River is a huge draw for residents with the Riverwalk running alongside it, and

the nearby farmers' markets and outdoor concerts.

The unemployment rate is slightly higher than the national average, but there are increasing

opportunities in healthcare and education.

There is also a strong military presence due to nearby Fort Gordon and the U.S. Cyber Center

of Excellence.

6: Columbus, Georgia.

Columbus was a bit of an oddity in that the median rental price of a one-bedroom was higher

than a two-bedroom apartment, at $725 and $673.50 respectively.

A single-family residence was $900.

The city, which is the second largest in Georgia, has a strong military presence due to Fort

Benning and the United States Army Infantry School.

Columbus developed along the Chattahoochee River and is home to the longest urban whitewater

rafting course in the world, a major draw for tourists.

The army base, Muscogee County School District, credit card company TSYS, and Aflac are the

biggest employers.

Movoto.com compiled a list of reasons to love Columbus and included the farmers' market,

the large number of fountains around the city, the river-walk, the Dragon Boat Festival races,

and the Space-Science Center.

Columbus is right on the Alabama border.

7: Knoxville, Tennessee.

The one-bedroom apartment was a particularly good deal in Knoxville, with a median rental

cost of $600 per month.

A two-bedroom was substantially more at $800.

A single-family home, however, was a reasonable $950.

The city ranked 61st on U.S. News & World Report's "Best Places to Live," with

affordability and proximity to many appealing destinations.

Highways connect it directly to Atlanta and Chattanooga, and both the Great Smoky Mountains

National Park and Cumberland Gap National Historical Park are within 90 minutes.

Downtown is full of eclectic shops and the University of Tennessee gives the city a young

vibe and a strong love of college football.

The average annual salary is lower than the national average, but so is the unemployment

rate.

Oak Ridge National Laboratory is a major employer, as is the healthcare industry.

8: Memphis, Tennessee.

Tennessee makes the list again with the musical city of Memphis.

A median one-bedroom was $683 and a two-bed was $750.

A single-family home runs $900.

U.S. News & World Report ranked it 93rd on its "Best Places to Live" list and it

has one of the cheapest costs of living of any large metro area in the country.

Residents have a lot to do, too.

There are tons of restaurants, bars, and unique shops.

Live music shows can be found every night of the week.

The city is also home to museums, a zoo, and a professional basketball team.

The low cost of living compensates for an average salary below the national average,

but Memphis also has an unemployment rate slightly above the national average.

Three Fortune 500 companies are headquartered here and are major employers: FedEx, International

Paper, and AutoZone.

9: Greensboro, North Carolina.

Though Greensboro isn't as cheap as Fayetteville, it is significantly cheaper than Charlotte.

The median rental cost of a one-bedroom was $655, a two-bedroom was $740, and a single-family

home was $962.50.

Greensboro is also another inexpensive city to make the "Best Places to Live" list

by U.S. News & World Report in the 51st spot.

Grocery and transportation costs are on par with the rest of the country, but housing

offers great savings.

The last few years have seen the downtown undergoing a revitalization as breweries,

art galleries, and nightclubs were built.

Winters are mild and give ample time to enjoy local golf courses and 90 miles of walking

trails.

The average salary is lower than the national average and the unemployment rate is a bit

higher.

Major industries include education, healthcare, and technology.

10: Tucson, Arizona.

The median one-bedroom in Tucson came in at an incredibly low $575, while the two-bedroom

was $750.

A single-family home was a bit pricier at $1,100.

Tucson is yet another city on this list to also make the "Best Places to Live" ranking.

It's the perfect place for those seeking warm weather, mountain views, and desert landscapes.

People of all ages, cultures, and backgrounds blend here, with its reputation as a retirement

destination drawing older folk and the University of Arizona drawing younger.

Nearby national parks, hiking trails, skiing, ample Mexican restaurants, and nightclubs

keep locals entertained.

The unemployment rate has improved but is still higher than the national average.

The average salary is lower than the national average.

The university, defense-contractor Raytheon, and the Davis-Monthan Air Force Base are the

biggest employers.

Hospitality and tourism are also major industries.

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Is Russian Air Force Better Than United States Air Force? - Duration: 6:53.

We've probably all seen Tony Scott's movie, Top Gun, and if you didn't, then you might

just wait until 2019, when Top Gun 2 comes out.

That sequel will be updated so it more realistically represents a modern air force.

This means a lack of dog fights, lots of drones, and also fifth generation fighters.

The storyline is yet to be revealed, but an "us against them" narrative combining

Russian Su-F35s, American F-35 Lightning IIs and perhaps China's Chengdu J-10 is not

inconceivable.

In 2016, a Russian fighter pilot even mimicked Top Gun by giving a NATO pilot the middle

finger mid-air.

There's certainly a battle of egos when it comes to air force dominance, and according

to National Interest, four countries have the most to boast about: the U.S., Russia,

China and Japan.

Today we'll focus on the top two, in this episode of the Infographics Show, US Air Force

vs Russian Air Force.

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The U.S. air force started in 1907 when an Aeronautical Division was formed to take "charge

of all matters pertaining to military ballooning, air machines, and all kindred subjects."

The first test of a U.S. air force plane didn't exactly go according to plan.

It crashed, and one of the pilots died.

The planes improved, as did the pilots, and by 1913 the 1st Provisional Aero Squadron

was formed.

In 1915, as war was raging in Europe, the U.S. military aviation arm had 44 officers,

224 enlisted men, and 23 airplanes.

This was nothing compared to what they had over in Europe.

Nonetheless, the U.S. poured money into military aviation, and once the second world war had

started, the air force was pretty much free to ask for anything from the government.

According to Military.com, the U.S. air force went from having "26,500 men and 2,200 aircraft

in 1939, to 2,253,000 men and women and 63,715 aircraft in 1945."

This pretty much cemented the US as a global power, and in 1947, the U.S. air force became

a department unto itself.

Over in Russia, leaders in 1911 ordered the "development of aeronautic business in the

Russian Army."

During the First World War, Russia had 36 squadrons dedicated to the air, with a fleet

of 263 flying machines.

Between wars, Russia began developing better aircraft, introducing 1930s fighter planes

such as the Polikarpov I-15 and the Tupolev SB.

By 1941, 363,900 people served in the Air Forces of the Soviet Red Army.

It was during the Cold War when the Soviet Air Force became a force to be reckoned with,

and in 1980 it became not only the largest airforce in the world, but a highly advanced

one, too.

But was it any match for the U.S. and its top-guns?

As we know, the Cold War was a race to supremacy, and every time one country developed a new

aircraft program, the other started its own program to match it.

Things haven't really changed.

The actual Russian air force as we know it today was formed after the collapse of the

Soviet Union in 1991.

It's debatable if it was as powerful as the U.S. air force, but today's show is

also about now.

So, what do these countries have in terms of power?

According to the U.S. air force website, it requested a budget of $132.4 billion for 2018.

This would go to the modernization of its current inventory but also towards 502,000

personnel, which is an increase of 4,100 active personnel and 1,700 Guard and Reserves.

The U.S. certainly has a lot of cash to spend, as Russia's entire military budget was only

about $69.3 billion in 2014 when it was high – almost half of America's air force budget.

There are differing opinions on the Russian defense budget today, but military site Janes

reported recently that it might drop to 47.13 billion in 2018.

This doesn't bode well for Russia in our comparison.

Nonetheless, just about every analyst out there puts Russia's air force as the nearest

contender to the U.S. air force.

In terms of men and women on the ground, or in the air, Russia has 148,000 personnel – far

fewer people than the U.S. has.

In total it has 3,794 aircraft according to Global Fire Power.

This is compared to the 13,763 aircraft in the U.S.

One major difference is that the U.S. fleet is almost half helicopters, although the U.S.

still has more than half the number of Russian fighter aircraft.

But as the saying goes, it's quality not quantity.

The USA's most advanced machines are its fleets of F-22 Raptors, F-35s, and F-16 fighters.

These are certainly a powerful force, but the fact it has 195 of the first, 71 of the

second and about 450 of the third (currently being updated) is very impressive.

It means quality AND quantity, and according to National Interest the U.S. plans to build

another 1,763 F-35s.

The U.S. also has scores of older planes as well as some new technologically impressive

ones.

This includes the X-37B space plane, a secret long distance aircraft that zips around the

Earth unknown to anyone but a few people.

It also includes A-10 Thunderbolt tank destroyers as well as manned or unmanned Long-Range Strike

Bombers.

Like the U.S., Russia owns a lot of oldies but goodies, tried and tested aircraft that

have also seen upgrades.

Some of these are the best aircraft ever to be made, and as you may have seen from our

other comparison videos, they are as good as if not better than many American-made planes.

Maybe the best of the bunch is Russia's Sukhoi Su-35, of which there are currently

64 units.

In fact, we cannot discredit any of the Sukhoi range of attack and multirole fighters, and

Russia has hundreds of them.

Generally the F-35 and Raptor are said to be better, but that's debatable and the

websites that favor American planes are almost always American.

After the Su-35, pundits usually say Russia's next best aircraft is the MiG-29, the Su-27,

and the MiG-31.

If the U.S. has an outlandishly large fleet of F-35s in the pipeline, what is Russia building?

Well, that's its own 5th generation plane in the Sukhoi T-50 PAK-FA stealth fighter,

which National Interest has said, "could prove to be a formidable competitor to American

fifth-generation combat aircraft such as the Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor and F-35."

A U.S. Air Force intelligence chief did indeed say after seeing it in action that it definitely

competes.

Russia is also working on a next generation strategic bomber, the PAK-DA.

As for manned or unmanned aircraft, Russia has reportedly built a plane it calls "the

Ghost".

This is the Su-57 stealth fighter, which Russia claims can cruise at 1516 mph (2,440 kph),

compared to the F-35s 1199 mph (1930 kph).

It can be flown like a drone or manned if need be.

The prototype is out, and Russia expects full production to begin in the next year or so.

It was also reported that Russia is going to sell them to South Korea.

What has the U.S. got up its sleeve?

While some of that big budget will be eaten up by all those F-35s, there has to be more

going on in the garage?

Well, of course that is the sixth-generation jet fighter.

These should appear on the scene sometime between 2025 and 2030, according to the U.S.

air force.

It's developed under the program, "Next Generation Air Dominance".

These planes will defy detection, have integrated self-protection, directed-energy weapons,

advanced air defense systems, and will even be able to mount cyber-attacks.

The U.S.'s current 6th generation plane currently being developed is the Boeing F/A-XX

and Russia's is the Mikoyan MiG-41.

So, which air force do you think is superior - Russian or American?

Let us know why in the comments!

Also, be sure to check out our other video called Russia vs the United States - Who Would

Win?!

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