[Prime Choice]

First off, testing of the super started in 52 not 54.

If you will re-read my message, you will note that I stated that it was the first thermonuclear bomb of 1954. I did NOT say that the first thermonuclear bomb EVER was set off in 1954.

[dominic housatonic62]

The first thermonuclear of 54 was Castle Bravo, on March 1. No 3 stage weps were tested during Castle. The first 3 stage test was in May of 56. Redwing Zuni