The Roswell Incident: Weather Balloon or Military Secrecy?

On July 8, 1947, the Roswell Army Air Field issued a press release announcing the recovery of a “flying disc,” instantly sparking national attention. Major Jesse Marcel and Colonel William Blanchard became central figures in the recovery of the debris and the unfolding investigation into the incident, which would captivate both military analysts and researchers of unexplained aerial incidents.

The Roswell Incident explores the evidence, declassified reports, and eyewitness accounts while examining Project Mogul, the top-secret high-altitude balloon program that offers a compelling explanation for the debris. It situates the event within the tensions of the early Cold War and explains why the official explanations proved so difficult to accept.

This is more than a tale of debris and mystery. It is a careful exploration of secrecy, belief, and the human desire to uncover what might be hidden just beyond view.

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E-bog: 27. februar 2026