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Watching the Jackals: Prague's Covert Liaisons with Cold War Terrorists and Revolutionaries (382)
The untold history of Czechoslovakia's complex relations with Middle Eastern terrorists and revolutionaries during the closing decades of the Cold War
The Truth about the Gulf of Tonkin incident that sparked the Vietnam War (381)
Discover the intricate dance of diplomacy, military strategy, and political manoeuvring that shaped this critical period in history.
Under Fire: A Journalist's Story of the 1989 Romanian Revolution (380)
Mark embarks on a perilous journey to Bucharest, navigating roadblocks and dodging bullets to report on the revolution
Foes to Friends: Cold War British and East German Tank crew together in conversation (379)
Join our East-West tank crew reunion that offers a rare glimpse into the lives of those who served on opposite sides of the Iron Curtain.
From Vulcan Bases to Communist Bucharest: A Tale of Cold War Intrigue (378)
Ron navigates the intricacies of its society and shares stories of friendships forged under the watchful eyes of the Securitate, Romania's feared secret police.
Surveillance and shortages: A British teacher in 1960s Cold War Communist Romania (377)
Ron Mackay shares his fascinating experiences as he navigated life and teaching in a communist country.
Mission Iran: Special Forces Berlin & Operation Eagle Claw, JTF 1-79 (376)
Few operations in Cold War history capture the imagination quite like Operation Eagle Claw. I have the privilege of welcoming back James Stejkal, a Special Forces veteran, to delve into the intricacie
Den of Spies: The October Surprise - A Covert Cold War Operation (375)
A journey through the tumultuous events of 1980, exploring the covert operation known as the October Surprise that allegedly influenced the outcome of the U.S. presidential election.
Surrounded and captured in the Korean War (374)
Tommy Clough is one of the last surviving of the battle of the Imjin River and was just 19 when the Gloucestershire Regiment were cut off by more than 10,000 Chinese troops in 1951
Interview with an East German Border Guard (373)
Dietmar Schultke was a member of the Grenztruppen, the East German Border Guards and delve into the life of those responsible for preventing escapes over the Berlin Wall and the East German Border.