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The Spy Who Defused the Missile Crisis | Code Nuclear | 4

The Spy Who

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The Tragic Legacy of Oleg Penkovsky

This chapter explores the life and execution of Oleg Penkovsky, a key Cold War figure whose intelligence work had significant implications during the Cuban Missile Crisis. It examines the diverging perspectives on his legacy, questioning whether he should be viewed as a hero or a tragic figure.

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