The Walking Dead's universe offers glimpses of the military's desperate Operation Cobalt, which involved bombing cities with napalm and even planning a nuclear strike on Chicago, while remnants of the U.S. government splintered into survivalist factions. From the rise of the CRM to the fascinating revelation that Pamela Milton's father was a former U.S. president, this video unpacks the collapse of the nation's leadership and its lingering influence in the post-apocalyptic world. Watch now to uncover the full story!