Following on: Unleashing Atomic Waves: France’s Nuclear Odyssey of Power, Consequences, and Redemption Here is a timeline of the French nuclear tests: Sahara Desert, Algeria: February 13, 1960: France’s first nuclear test, codenamed “Gerboise Bleue,” was conducted in Reggane, Algeria. April 1, 1961: “Gerboise Blanche” was the second nuclear test. February 27, 1962: The third and … Continue reading Shadows of Power: Unveiling the Legacy of French Nuclear Tests and Their Consequences