Introduction

After the Cold War, the U.S. Army's Corps of Engineers constructed military bases in Greenland underneath and around the ice cap. Tunnels in the ice served as year-round bases for scientific research, an experiment with nuclear power as an energy source, and a place to hide missles or be on the look out for foreign bombers and missiles. Camp Century, the most well-known of these bases, housed over 100 soldiers and scientists and was the first "city under the ice" powered by nuclear energy. The project was presented to the American public in a way that put people at ease, intimidated the Russians, and showcased the strength of the U.S. Military.

Created by Emma DiBacco, UVM Class of 2022