Rise of the Nazis – The Ratline – In the aftermath of the landmark international trial at Nuremberg, the most senior-ranking members of the Nazi party faced either the cold embrace of execution or the harsh shackles of imprisonment. This significant event painted a picture of justice being served, providing a beacon of hope and reparation to a world ravaged […]
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The Spying Game Tales from the Cold War episode 3 – In the late 1980s, a pivotal era marked by significant changes and geopolitical tensions, the Soviet army found itself at the center of universal modernization efforts. This transformative process did not go unnoticed by the vigilant eyes of Western military intelligence, particularly in East Germany where their watchful gaze
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The Spying Game Tales from the Cold War episode 2 – During the height of the Cold War, characterized by escalating tensions between the Eastern and Western blocs, a sense of alarm permeated the international stage. It was in this context that the intelligence services of Western nations found themselves compelled to shift their unwavering focus towards East Germany, which
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The Spying Game Tales from the Cold War episode 1 – During the era of the Cold War, a multitude of individuals found themselves entangled in a web of intrigue and secrecy. While some dedicated their efforts to meticulously counting tanks, others cunningly embarked on missions to pilfer classified blueprints for highly destructive bombs. It was a time when espionage
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Cold War episode 21 – Soldiers of God 1975-1988 – Afghanistan is a war that costs the lives of almost 15,000 Soviet conscripts and an estimated one million Afghans. The turbulent conflict in Afghanistan that unfolded during the closing decades of the 20th century can be characterized as a tragic, costly war of significant global consequence. This fierce clash resulted
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Cold War episode 20 – Freeze 1977-1981: In 1976, Jimmy Carter and Leonid Brezhnev promised to reduce East-West tensions. But within four years those promises turned to anger and mistrust. The Cold War was far from over. The Soviet invasion of Afghanistan ends detente. Promising tougher measures against Moscow; Reagan defeats Carter for the presidency. In Poland, martial law is
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Cold War episode 19 – Backyard 1954-1990: The United States has always regarded Latin America as its own backyard. Fearing the spread of communism, it seeks to destabilize leftist governments. In 1973, the CIA helps overthrow the Chilean president Salvador Allende; in the 1980’s it support right wing extremists in Nicaragua and El Salvador. The United States saw the emergence
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Cold War episode 18 – Good Guys, Bad Guys 1967-1978: The Cold War was not only a confrontation between two superpowers, but also a series of proxy conflicts that involved their allies and surrogates in different regions of the world. One of the main arenas of this surrogate warfare was the Middle East, where the United States and the Soviet
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Cold War episode 17 – Detente 1969-1975: In the early 1970s, North Vietnam launched a new offensive against the South, prompting the United States to intensify its bombing campaign in an effort to bring an end to the conflict. At the same time, the U.S. government, under President Richard Nixon, sought to establish peace through diplomatic means, building closer relations
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Cold War episode 16 – China 1949-1972 – Chinese communists win the longest civil war in 20th century history. In the annals of 20th-century history, the Chinese Communist Party emerged victorious in the longest and most protracted civil war, profoundly shaping the nation’s future. Mao Zedong’s initial land reforms were met with widespread approval, but in 1958, he embarked on
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Cold War episode 15 – Red Spring: The Sixties – In the Soviet bloc, communist rule stifles ambition and achievement. Soviet defense expenditure cripples economic growth. In the Soviet bloc, the grip of communist rule has long been a suppressive force, stifling ambition and achievement among its citizens. The immense burden of Soviet defense expenditure continues to hinder economic growth,
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Cold War episode 12 – MAD 1960-1972 – Throughout the 1960s, the United States and the Soviet Union find themselves embroiled in a perilous nuclear standoff, both keenly aware that attacking the other could incite retaliation and result in self-destruction. This precarious balance leads to the evolution of nuclear strategy, known as Mutual Assured Destruction (MAD), in which both sides
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