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RAF transports help Berliners survive the Soviet blockade in 1948/49 with vital supplies.
Approximately 40 kilometers northeast of Berlin, a former Nazi propaganda site now lies in ruins, struggling against decay and neglect.
Veterans Rudy Reyes and Ronnie Adkins analyze battlefield mysteries in this episode.
200,000 people fled Afghanistan after the Soviet invasion, leading to a significant refugee crisis in neighboring Pakistan during the Cold War.
500 rebels confront a Guatemalan army of 6,000 in the CIA's first covert operation to overthrow a democratically elected government in 1954.
Yuri Gagarin's historic flight on April 12, 1961, marked the beginning of human space exploration and solidified the USSR's dominance in the space race.
Fifty million feet of combat footage documented World War II, setting a precedent for the U.S. Air Force's photography efforts in Southeast Asia.
Bagram Airfield serves as a backdrop for hosts Rudy and Ronnie to share personal military experiences while exploring historical events from various wars.
As many as 70,000 people are instantly killed by the atomic bomb dropped on Hiroshima on August 6, 1945, marking the start of the nuclear age.
The RAF uses aircraft that could escort bombers deep into Germany during the Jet Age.
Calshot served as a marine craft maintenance facility for the RAF until its closure in 1961, after playing a key role in seaplane operations.
More than two billion dollars were spent on the development of the hydrogen bomb, a project that Richard Garwin played a significant role in.
240 kilometers of electrical fences along Hungary's border with Austria were designed to prevent crossings, but by 1989, they were failing.
Pilots at the Royal Canadian Air Force's number three fighter wing in West Germany average under 24 years old and fly aircraft worth a quarter of a million dollars each.
The Iran-Contra scandal exposed a covert U.S. operation involving arms sales to Iran and funding for Nicaraguan Contras, raising questions of presidential accountability.
A 500-ton submarine is transported over 1,200 kilometers from Kiel to the Museum Speyer, facing numerous logistical challenges along the way.
In 1950, the Korean War tested United Nations and US forces through intense combat, strategic stalemates, and the deployment of advanced military technology.
On April 28, 1965, U.S. Marines were deployed to the Dominican Republic within 20 minutes of a call for help amid escalating violence.
In 1975, the FBI recruited mobster James Whitey Bulger to help take down the Patriarca crime family, granting him immunity from prosecution.
Three astronauts aboard Apollo 8 became the first humans to orbit the moon in 1968, paving the way for future lunar exploration and potential settlements.
In the Cold War era, the United States invested heavily in the Convair WS-125, a nuclear-powered bomber capable of flying for months without landing.
American forces fight in the Vietnam War to build a nation in South Vietnam.
This episode reveals how science fuels warfare during the Cold War and shapes global politics.
NASA's Apollo program faced significant challenges, including a deadly capsule fire during the Gemini missions that highlighted the risks of space exploration.
East Germany's emergency command centers and Albania's underground networks illustrate the extensive preparations made by European governments for potential nuclear conflict during the Cold War.
A four-year-old chimpanzee named Ham became the first primate to travel into space on January 31, 1961, aboard a Mercury Redstone rocket.
During three days of hearings in May 1960, the House Un-American Activities Committee faced violent protests in San Francisco, resulting in injuries and arrests.
The Berlin Wall stood for 28 years, from 1961 to 1989, symbolizing the divide between Eastern communism and Western capitalism during the Cold War.
Germany served as a critical intelligence battleground during the Cold War, highlighting espionage efforts by NATO and the USSR, including the 1985 killing of Major Arthur D. Nicholson.
In October 1962, John F. Kennedy navigated the Cuban Missile Crisis through diplomacy with the Soviets while addressing civil rights as a moral issue.
Mao Zedong's legacy is challenged as Deng Xiaoping opens China to the world after his death.
Eniwetok Atoll, site of 44 nuclear tests during the Cold War, remains contaminated and uninhabitable, affecting the lives of its islander inhabitants.
Senator Ted Kennedy reflects on the lives and legacies of his brothers, John F. Kennedy and Robert F. Kennedy, in an interview conducted by Life Stories and the Kunhardt Film Foundation.
Three competing theories about the moon's origins emerged during the space race, each tested by unmanned lunar probes launched by the United States and the Soviet Union.
Queen Elizabeth II's reign is examined through the iconic moments that shaped her legacy as the longest-serving monarch in British history.
Apollo 8 orbited the Moon in 1968, revealing Earth as a fragile "little Blue Marble" from a quarter of a million miles away.
RAF Bentwaters was the last British airbase activated during World War II, serving as a key Cold War site for over 40 years.
The Convair B-36, the first aircraft designed to carry nuclear weapons without modifications, played a significant role in the early Cold War era.
By the end of the 1950s, kitchen tasks had been reduced by two-thirds, allowing for significant changes in family life and women's roles in society.
Deutsche Welle provides uncensored news to Greeks during the military dictatorship in Greece.
Milestones in space exploration are examined, highlighting the Cold War rivalry, the Hubble Space Telescope's servicing, comet missions, and the issue of space debris.
Queen Elizabeth II's 70-year reign as the monarch of the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth is marked by significant historical events and societal changes.
Che Guevara's revolutionary activities in Bolivia prompt the CIA to deploy top agent Felix Rodriguez in a covert operation to capture him.
The V2 rocket, capable of flying about 200 miles in any direction, was a key technology seized by American forces at the end of World War II.
On July 20, 1969, 600 million people watch as Neil Armstrong takes his first steps on the moon, marking a significant achievement in the space race.
Henry Kissinger reflects on his life in Fürth during Adolf Hitler's rise to power and the subsequent impact on his future as a political figure.
The Korean Demilitarized Zone, a heavily fortified border, highlights the enduring impact of the Korean War through personal stories and ongoing peace efforts.
Ted Sorensen reflects on his experiences with John F. Kennedy and Robert F. Kennedy, detailing their leadership, family dynamics, and pivotal historical moments.
