Turning Point: The Bomb and the Cold War
Overview
"Turning Point: The Bomb and the Cold War" delves into the complex history of the Cold War and its enduring effects through gripping firsthand narratives and insights from key global figures. This thorough docuseries offers viewers a unique perspective on pivotal moments and decisions, revealing the intricate web of politics and power during a tense era. By weaving personal stories with historical analysis, it illuminates the far-reaching impact of nuclear tensions on international relations and society as a whole.
Episodes
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1
The Sun Came Up Tremendous
Title: The Dawn of Destruction Plot: Amid the turmoil of World War II, the United States embarks on a clandestine mission that leads to the creation ...
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2
Poisoning the Soil
With communism gaining momentum in both Russia and China, Joseph Stalin embarks on a brutal rule, leading the Soviet Union into a time marked by wides...
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3
Institutional Insanity
As tensions rise in anticipation of conflict with the Soviet Union, the United States begins conducting tests on thermonuclear weapons. Meanwhile, the...
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4
The Wall
Tensions escalate between the United States and the Soviet Union as they enter a fierce nuclear arms competition. Berlin is split by a wall, symbolizi...
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5
War Games
As both Ronald Reagan and Mikhail Gorbachev brace for the possibility of disaster, they discover unexpected areas of agreement. However, their efforts...
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6
Empire Is Untenable
As the Berlin Wall falls, the Soviet Union's control over Eastern Europe begins to falter, leading to a coup by the Communist Party against a key lead...
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7
The End of History
A fresh leader rises to power in Russia, prompting various republics to pursue independence. With the Soviet Union breaking apart, multiple nations co...
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8
Moscow Will Not Be Silent
As Vladimir Putin rises to power, Russia grapples with its sense of national identity in the aftermath of the Cold War. With the past behind them, the...
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9
We Are Not Dead Yet
Russia launches an invasion of both Georgia and Ukraine, placing Vladimir Putin in the spotlight as global tensions rise. Amidst a surge of misinforma...
