Cold War Conversations

Joe’s father served in World War 2 in the USAF. His service inspired Joe to try and join the USAF or the Naval Air Force despite having no flying experience.It’s the aftermath of the Vietnam War so forces are being reduced, however with the arrival of a new President, Ronald Reagan, defence spending grows and provides Joe with an opportunity to start pilot training with the USAF.He eventually ends up flying the A10. The A-10 was first in service in 1976 and was designed to provide close air support to ground troops by attacking armoured vehicles, tanks, and other enemy ground forces.Joe describes what makes the A10 special as well as his training and initial deployment in the A10 in Alaska. You get a real pilot’s eye view of flying the plane including navigation techniques and the challenges of flying low level.0:00 Introduction and background of Joe Andrew6:41 Joe's completion of officer training school and becoming a second lieutenant9:47 The decision of what to fly at the end of training15:01 Description of the A 10 and its capabilities28:19 First flight experience in the A-1032:17 Joe's first operational station and flying experience in Alaska37:56 Journey to Bentwaters and first impressions of the UK41:40 Meeting and marrying future wife in the UK44:13 Undergoing advisory training course for UK weather conditions48:05 Wrap up and preview of next week's episodeTable of contents powered by PodcastAI✨Part two is here https://coldwarconversations.com/episode306/ where Joe is sent to 92nd Fighter Squadron at RAF Bentwaters in the UK, just over 50 miles from where his father served in World War 2.Visit the RAF Bentwaters Museum here https://www.bcwm.org.uk/Extra episode information https://coldwarconversations.com/episode305Rick Shreve's F111 episode https://coldwarconversations.com/episode193/The fight to preserve Cold War history continues and via a simple monthly donation, you will give me the ammunition to continue to preserve Cold War history. You’ll become part of our community, get ad-free episodes, and get a sought-after CWC coaster as a thank you and you’ll bask in the warm glow of knowing you are helping to preserve Cold War history.Just go to https://coldwarconversations.com/donate/If a monthly contribution is not your cup of tea, We also welcome one-off donations via the same link.Find the ideal gift for the Cold War enthusiast in your life! Just go to https://coldwarconversations.com/store/Support the project! https://coldwarconversations.com/donate/Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/ColdWarPodFacebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/coldwarpod/Instagram https://www.instagram.com/coldwarconversations/Youtube https://youtube.com/@ColdWarConversationsLove history? Join Intohistory on this link Cold War Conversations – Into History Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tom lived in western Poland in an area that had been part of Germany until the end of World War 2. He describes how his grandmother settled in this area and the strangeness of taking over formerly German houses and apartments.Tom’s grandfather on his mother’s side was a Communist activist who worked for the Polish security services which created some tension as Tom’s father dodged the draft into the Polish Army.Tom describes his childhood in some detail, highlighting the contrasts of life in Cold War Poland versus some of the Warsaw Pact countries such as how the Boy Scouts and the Catholic Church managed to co-exist with the Communist government.He is 11 years old when the free trade union Solidarity is made illegal and martial law is declared by the Polish Communist authorities. Tom describes how life changes under martial law and the suppression of Solidarity demonstrations.We end with the poignant story of his Grandmother’s experiences as a forced labourer in Germany during World War 2. 0:00 Introduction and background of Tom's family history in Cold War Poland9:06 Tom's family members and their roles during the Cold War20:38 Tom's parents' professions and their impact on his upbringing26:15 Living conditions in the 70s in Poland and Tom's school life experiences41:56 The role of the Scouts movement and the state in shaping youth ideology48:59 Declaration of martial law and its immediate impact1:02:19 Witnessing solidarity demonstrations and restrictions on travel1:11:39 Visit to Dresden and grandmother's experience as a forced laborer1:22:00 Communicating with the locals in Dresden and Grandma's vivid recount1:24:15 Podcast extras and thanking financial supporters1:24:43 Closing remarks and teaser for next week's episodeExtra episode information https://coldwarconversations.com/episode304The fight to preserve Cold War history continues and via a simple monthly donation, you will give me the ammunition to continue to preserve Cold War history. You’ll become part of our community, get ad-free episodes, and get a sought-after CWC coaster as a thank you and you’ll bask in the warm glow of knowing you are helping to preserve Cold War history.Just go to https://coldwarconversations.com/donate/If a monthly contribution is not your cup of tea, We also welcome one-off donations via the same link.Find the ideal gift for the Cold War enthusiast in your life! Just go to https://coldwarconversations.com/store/Support the project! https://coldwarconversations.com/donate/Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/ColdWarPodFacebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/coldwarpod/Instagram https://www.instagram.com/coldwarconversations/Youtube https://youtube.com/@ColdWarConversationsLove history? Join Intohistory on this link Cold War Conversations – Into History Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On 1 July 1960, a United States RB-47H reconnaissance plane was shot down by the Soviet Air Defence Forces while performing signals intelligence in the Barents Sea, near the Kola Peninsula, off the Arctic coast of the Soviet Union. Four of the six crew members died. The shootdown occurred exactly two months after the far better-known U-2 shootdown involving Francis Gary Powers and added to the tensions created by that incident. Gary Power and the U2 incident https://coldwarconversations.com/episode23/ I speak with John Mollison, an aviation artist, writer, and award-winning filmmaker. Do check out his website at https://www.johnmollison.com/ John interviewed Captain "Bruce" Olmstead who was co-pilot of the RB47.As a result of his involvement in the incident, Olmstead received the POW medal in 1996 and Silver Star medals in 2004, as well as the Distinguished Flying Cross.His Silver Star Citation reads “For 208 days, Colonel Olmstead was interrogated and harassed at length on a continuous basis by numerous top Soviet Secret Police interrogating teams. Although greatly weakened physically by the lack of food, denial of sleep, and the mental rigors of constant interrogation, Colonel Olmstead steadfastly refused all attempts to give sensitive defense information or be exploited for propaganda purposes. By his gallantry and devotion to duty, Colonel Olmstead has reflected great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.”Bruce died in October 2016.0:00 Introduction and background of the RB47 incident 6:30 The shift from RB47 to U2 missions and importance of signals intelligence12:00 Description of the RB47's engagement and defensive armament17:00 Context of the times, the Gary Powers shoot down, and implications of SIOP20:00 The tracking, interception, and attack on the RB 4726:00 Communication between the Ravens and the cockpit, aftermath of the crash and capture33:00 The American reaction to the loss of the RB 47 and negotiations with the Soviets36:00 The duration of captivity, trial, and release of the crew38:00 Meeting with President Kennedy and the zeitgeist of the times40:00 Importance of the shoot down in Cold War history and other related incidents43:00 Podcast extras, acknowledgements, and closing remarksExtra episode information https://coldwarconversations.com/episode303 The fight to preserve Cold War history continues and via a simple monthly donation, you will give me the ammunition to continue to preserve Cold War history. You’ll become part of our community, get ad-free episodes, and get a sought-after CWC coaster as a thank you and you’ll bask in the warm glow of knowing you are helping to preserve Cold War history.Just go to https://coldwarconversations.com/donate/If a monthly contribution is not your cup of tea, We also welcome one-off donations via the same link.Find the ideal gift for the Cold War enthusiast in your life! Just go to https://coldwarconversations.com/store/Support the project! https://coldwarconversations.com/donate/Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/ColdWarPodFacebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/coldwarpod/Instagram https://www.instagram.com/coldwarconversations/Youtube https://youtube.com/@ColdWarConversationsLove history? Join Intohistory https://intohistory.supercast.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Honecker emerged as an ambitious political player and became the shadowy mastermind behind the construction of the Berlin Wall in 1961, a crucial moment in twentieth-century history.Author Nathan Morley brings to life the story of the longtime leader of the German Democratic Republic. Drawing from a wealth of untapped archival sources – and firsthand interviews with Honecker’s lawyers, journalists, and contemporary witnesses – Morley paints a vivid portrait of how an uneducated miner’s son from the Saarland rose to the highest ranks of the German Communist Party.Having survived a decade of brutality in Nazi prisons, and frequently on the verge of being relegated to obscurity, he managed to overthrow strongman Walter Ulbricht at the height of the Cold War and reigned supreme over the GDR between 1971-1989.However, by 1980, the Honecker honeymoon was on the wane as a decade of economic and social difficulties blighted the GDR. Then, as tumultuous changes swept through the Soviet bloc, everything in and around him collapsed in 1989. His health, his certainties, his ideology, his apparatus of power, and his beloved SED party.0:00 Introduction and discussion on the life of Eric Honecker5:42 Overview of Honecker's early life and family background13:49 Honecker's return to Germany and the state of the country19:37 Honecker's post-war life and rise in East German politics28:01 Honecker's struggle with the exodus of East Germany's population34:53 Operation Rose: The division of Berlin44:10 Public perception of Honecker in East Germany46:05 Intensifying economic struggles in East Germany and Poland55:26 Honecker's refusal to follow Gorbachev's reforms and health decline1:01:19 Honecker's extradition and trial in Berlin1:03:17 Honecker's release and final years in Chile1:05:29 Honecker's funeral and tributes received1:06:51 Mention of the book "The Man Who built the Berlin Wall" by Nathan Moreley and podcast extras1:07:22 Acknowledgement of podcast's financial supporters and closing remarksBuy the book here https://uk.bookshop.org/a/1549/9781399088824The fight to preserve Cold War history continues and via a simple monthly donation, you will give me the ammunition to keep this podcast on the air. You’ll become part of our community and get a sought-after CWC coaster as a thank you and you’ll bask in the warm glow of knowing you are helping to preserve Cold War history.Just go to https://coldwarconversations.com/donate/If a monthly contribution is not your cup of tea, We also welcome one-off donations via the same link.Book giveaway entry info here https://coldwarconversations.com/giveaway/Episodes mentioned:History of East Germany https://coldwarconversations.com/episode284/Doping of East German athletes https://coldwarconversations.com/episode264/Polish strikes in 1980 https://coldwarconversations.com/episode152/Extra episode information https://coldwarconversations.com/episode302/Find the ideal gift for the Cold War enthusiast in your life! Just go to https://coldwarconversations.com/store/Support the project! https://coldwarconversations.com/donate/Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/ColdWarPodFacebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/coldwarpod/Instagram https://www.instagram.com/coldwarconversations/Youtube https://youtube.com/@ColdWarConversationsRadio GDRIf you are interested in East Germany we can highly recommend our friends over at Radio GDR. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tom Sullivan was a tank platoon commander in Korea in the early 1980s responsible for six tanks and their crewWe hear why he joined the US Army, his training, and his first impressions of Korea in the Winter of 1982.He is assigned to Second Platoon, C Company, 1-72 Armor under the toughest Company Commander in the Brigade who had very high standards, no humour, and was a rigid disciplinarian with an uncompromising approach.Tom shares details of his fellow soldiers, including Vietnam veterans, the living conditionsHe explains the challenges of operating armour where the winter weather is brutal, and the majority of the terrain is hills, mountains, rice paddies, and dirt roadsWe discuss the threat the North Koreans posed and the scarce hope that reinforcements would arrive in sufficient time should the North Koreans decide to attack.  0:00 Introduction and background of Tom Sullivan4:56 Training to become an armored officer and the role of international instructors14:12 Arrival in Korea, transfer to Camp Casey and introduction to the unit20:35 Initial challenges and observations in Korea27:57 Exercise with Korean army units: Team Spirit and deployment experience32:00 Living conditions and navigating the difficult Korean terrain39:00 Proximity to the DMZ and observing cross border fire and incursions43:38 Using the M48 tank in Korea and facing the North Korean armored threat51:08 Being within North Korean artillery range and potential infiltration threats57:22 Acknowledgement of financial supporters and podcast extrasTable of contents powered by PodcastAI✨The fight to preserve Cold War history continues and via a simple monthly donation, you will give me the ammunition to continue to preserve Cold War history. You’ll become part of our community, get ad-free episodes, and get a sought-after CWC coaster as a thank you and you’ll bask in the warm glow of knowing you are helping to preserve Cold War history.Just go to https://coldwarconversations.com/donate/If a monthly contribution is not your cup of tea, We also welcome one-off donations via the same link.Extra episode information https://coldwarconversations.com/episode301/Find the ideal gift for the Cold War enthusiast in your life! Just go to https://coldwarconversations.com/store/Support the project! https://coldwarconversations.com/donate/Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/ColdWarPodFacebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/coldwarpod/Instagram https://www.instagram.com/coldwarconversations/Youtube https://youtube.com/@ColdWarConversations Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In February 1983 US soldier Manuel Alzager was sent to a mysterious posting to the British Zone in the north of West Germany a long way from the main US forces in southern Germany.After a lengthy journey, he is picked up by a West German private and eventually arrives at the 81st USAFAD (US Army Field Artillery Detachment), where his mission is to guard, assemble, and deliver low-yield nuclear artillery rounds to the 7th West German Army Artillery Regiment.He describes how the rounds were assembled as well as their orders in the event of unauthorised intruders. Being stationed in the British Zone of West Germany Manuel also tells us about the love/hate relationship with the Brits where they would fight, make up, drink, and fight again. 0:00 Introduction and overview of the episode0:55 Manuel Altsaga's experience and assignment in West Germany13:25 Mission and protocol related to nuclear artillery rounds21:10 Public awareness and potential spy encounters24:29 Guard duty and response plan for potential attacks30:06 Social interactions and bonding with British soldiers32:14 Manuel's departure from Germany and reflection on his service33:38 Manuel's assignment at Fort Bragg and decision not to re-enlist37:00 Transition to civilian life: College and California National Guard39:17 Acknowledgement of financial supporters and promotion of Facebook discussion groupTable of contents powered by PodcastAI✨Manuel's other episodes are here:A 17-year-old in the Cold War US Army https://coldwarconversations.com/episode57/Experiences of the Cold War Reforger 82 NATO Exercise https://coldwarconversations.com/episode100/The fight to preserve Cold War history continues and via a simple monthly donation, you will give me the ammunition to continue to preserve Cold War history. You’ll become part of our community, get ad-free episodes, and get a sought-after CWC coaster as a thank you and you’ll bask in the warm glow of knowing you are helping to preserve Cold War history.Just go to https://coldwarconversations.com/donate/If a monthly contribution is not your cup of tea, We also welcome one-off donations via the same link.Extra episode information https://coldwarconversations.com/episode300/Find the ideal gift for the Cold War enthusiast in your life! Just go to https://coldwarconversations.com/store/Support the project! https://coldwarconversations.com/donate/Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/ColdWarPodFacebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/coldwarpod/Instagram https://www.instagram.com/coldwarconversations/Youtube https://youtube.com/@ColdWarConversations Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Now have you ever heard of Dickey Chapelle? No, I hadn’t either, but I’m delighted to bring you the unknown story of this trailblazing female war correspondent.Dickey’s career started in World War 2 where she reported from some of the Pacific wars’ toughest battlefields of Iwo Jima and Okinawa.During the Cold War, she reported from Hungary during the 1956 Uprising and was held in the infamous Fő Prison and interrogated by the Hungarian security forces.Dickey went on to report from the struggle of the Algerian Liberation Front covering their campaign against French colonial rule as well as becoming the first Western female reporter to march with Castro’s Cuban Revolutionary Army.She was the first woman to be given permission to para drop with the 82nd and 101st Airborne Divisions' first correspondent to live with anti-communist guerrilla forces in the Mekong Delta.Later, she would become the first female reporter to go on patrol with the First and Third Battalions of the Seventh Marines Regiment which were among the initial US combat troops sent to Vietnam.0:00 Introduction to the episode and the story of Dickie Chapelle1:22 Interview with author Larissa Reinhardt on Dickie Chapelle's journalism career12:46 Chapelle's experiences in the Hungarian revolution and subsequent arrest19:57 Discussion on Chapelle's post-traumatic stress disorder and reporting style21:13 Chapelle's determination to report on the Algerian war of independence25:07 Difficulty of getting such stories published in the US30:02 Chapelle's time in Cuba and her unique reporting strategies38:54 Discussion on the Bay of Pigs incident and CIA's control of information47:52 Early assessment of the Vietnam War by Chapelle52:38 Chapelle's fame in the US and her vocal opposition to the treatment of South Vietnamese56:11 Chapelle's death and its impact on the journalism world57:54 Ian Sanders wraps up the conversation and promotes Larissa's book58:20 Thanks to the financial supporters of the podcastBuy the book here and support the podcast https://uk.bookshop.org/a/1549/9781250276575Book giveaway entry info here https://coldwarconversations.com/giveaway/The fight to preserve Cold War history continues and via a simple monthly donation, you will give me the ammunition to continue to preserve Cold War history. You’ll become part of our community and get a sought-after CWC coaster as a thank you and you’ll bask in the warm glow of knowing you are helping to preserve Cold War history.Just go to https://coldwarconversations.com/donate/If a monthly contribution is not your cup of tea, We also welcome one-off donations via the same link.Extra episode information https://coldwarconversations.com/episode299/Find the ideal gift for the Cold War enthusiast in your life! Just go to https://coldwarconversations.com/store/Support the project! https://coldwarconversations.com/donate/Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/ColdWarPodFacebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/coldwarpod/Instagram https://www.instagram.com/coldwarconversations/Youtube https://youtube.com/@ColdWarConversations Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

I speak with author Ethan Scheiner whose book “Freedom to Win” describes the gripping story of a group of small-town young men who would lead their underdog hockey team from Czechoslovakia against the Soviet Union, the juggernaut in their sport.In 1968 Czechoslovakia experienced the Prague Spring, an attempt to moderate and soften communism. However, a sudden invasion by 500,000 Warsaw Pact soldiers halts the reforms.We hear the inspiring story of how the young players of the national hockey team battle the Soviets on the ice to keep their people’s quest for freedom alive and forge a way to fight back against the authoritarian forces that sought to crush them.0:00 Introduction and background on the episode's guest2:51 Background on the Holik family and their struggle under the Nazi occupation9:37 The unique situation of army teams in Czechoslovakia and the Holik brothers' involvement15:50 Yaroslav Holik: A superhero in Czechoslovakia23:23 The heated 1967 World Championships match between Czechoslovakia and the Soviet Union28:48 The impact of the Prague Spring on Czechoslovakia's performance in ice hockey34:21 The Prague Spring and the World Ice Hockey Championships40:37 The aftermath of Dubcek's negotiations with the Soviets49:35 The 1969 World Ice Hockey Championships1:08:08 The consequences for the hockey playersBuy the book here and support the podcast https://uk.bookshop.org/a/1549/9781639363513Book giveaway entry info here https://coldwarconversations.com/giveaway/The fight to preserve Cold War history continues and via a simple monthly donation, you will give me the ammunition to continue to preserve Cold War history. You’ll become part of our community and get a sought-after CWC coaster as a thank you and you’ll bask in the warm glow of knowing you are helping to preserve Cold War history.Just go to https://coldwarconversations.com/donate/If a monthly contribution is not your cup of tea, We also welcome one-off donations via the same link.Extra episode information https://coldwarconversations.com/episode298/Prague Spring and Cold War Czechoslovakia episodes https://coldwarconversations.com/tag/czechoslovakia/Find the ideal gift for the Cold War enthusiast in your life! Just go to https://coldwarconversations.com/store/Support the project! https://coldwarconversations.com/donate/Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/ColdWarPodFacebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/coldwarpod/Instagram https://www.instagram.com/coldwarconversations/Youtube https://youtube.com/@ColdWarConversations Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The BBC Wartime Broadcasting Service (WTBS) is a little-known piece of Cold War history that would have been for many the last human voice they heard after a nuclear attack on the UK.Iain started work for the BBC in 1988 and due to the pressure on training space, was trained in the nuclear bunker at BBC Wood Norton.After training he went to Broadcasting House in London where he first encountered some of the technical infrastructure the WTBS would use. Iain did a spell in the main control room and recalls the red phone which was the link from Whitehall to initiate the BBC War Book.Over time Iain has collected knowledge on all aspects of the WTBS and he shares details of where it would have been broadcast from, what would have been heard, and who, in the event of an attack, would have descended into the bunkers to broadcast it.Iain also delivers a talk on the subject. There are more details on this link.https://speakernet.co.uk/talk/4000/the-bbc-the-bomb-cold-war-broadcasting-from-the-bunkersHack Green Nuclear bunker that has a preserved BBC studio (as seen in our episode cover) https://www.hackgreen.co.uk/0:00 Introduction to the episode and the BBC wartime broadcasting service2:05 Introduction of the guest, Ian Benson3:04 Ian's fascination with the WTS and his experiences at the BBC8:27 The evolution of the WTS with the onset of the Cold War13:12 The change in broadcasting plans with the advent of transistor radios15:33 The BBC's emergency broadcasting facility and its myths20:01 Changes in television and radio broadcasts during emergencies25:26 Launch and activation of the Wartime Broadcasting Service (WTBS)30:33 The dilemma of duty versus family for BBC staff during emergencies35:59 Regular exercises and resistance from BBC staff towards emergency broadcasting44:36 Conclusion and wrap-up of the episodeTable of contents powered by PodcastAI✨The fight to preserve Cold War history continues and via a simple monthly donation, you will give me the ammunition to continue to preserve Cold War history. You’ll become part of our community and get a sought-after CWC coaster as a thank you and you’ll bask in the warm glow of knowing you are helping to preserve Cold War history.Just go to https://coldwarconversations.com/donate/If a monthly contribution is not your cup of tea, We also welcome one-off donations via the same link.Extra videos and photos here https://coldwarconversations.com/episode297/Previous UK Civil Defence episodesHow Cold War Britain Prepared for Nuclear War https://coldwarconversations.com/episode285/Cold War leaflets and documents https://coldwarconversations.com/episode112/Assigned to a government bunker https://coldwarconversations.com/episode107/Visit to a Royal Observer Corps monitoring post and interview with the Chief Observer who served in the post https://coldwarconversations.com/episode30/Alistair McCann has preserved a Royal Observer Corps monitoring post as a museum in Northern Ireland. https://coldwarconversations.com/episode11/Find the ideal gift for the Cold War enthusiast in your life! Just go to https://coldwarconversations.com/store/Support the project! https://coldwarconversations.com/donate/Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/ColdWarPodFacebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/coldwarpod/Instagram https://www.instagram.com/coldwarconversations/Youtube https://youtube.com/@ColdWarConversations Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jonny Whitlam has been a Berlin tour guide since 2010, and since then he’s been showing travellers from across the world the fascinating history of Berlin.We met via social media after I noticed his great videos describing well-known and lesser know 20th-century historical locations in Berlin.We discussed doing an episode to help you see Cold War Berlin sites without needing a tour guide and this episode is the result. However, if you would like a personal tour check out Jonny’s tours on this link. Book your Berlin private tour experience now (whitlams-berlin-tours.com)Jonny is keen to share Berlin’s amazing history with everyone and he has put together The Ultimate Guide to Cold War Berlin which includes an amazing Google map of Cold War sites in Berlin. Despite the name, this list is not exhaustive and we’d welcome suggestions for anything you think we have missed!0:00 Introduction and guest introduction: Johnny Whitlam2:21 Interview with Johnny Whitlam: His experience as a tour guide and significant Cold War sites in Berlin15:49 Must-see locations in Central Berlin according to Johnny Whitlam27:30 Treptower Park: The Soviet Cemetery in Berlin31:50 Ian Sanders shares a story about two brothers rescuing their sibling from East Berlin42:35 Touring Potsdam and Berlin: 47:06 Waldsiedlung : GDR Leaders Housing Estate57:04 Recommended Cold War Museums: Including Allied Museum and DDR Museum1:02:02 Erich Mielke's office at the Stasi MuseumTable of contents powered by PodcastAI✨The fight to preserve Cold War history continues and via a simple monthly donation, you will give me the ammunition to continue to preserve Cold War history. You’ll become part of our community and get a sought-after CWC coaster as a thank you and you’ll bask in the warm glow of knowing you are helping to preserve Cold War history.Just go to https://coldwarconversations.com/donate/If a monthly contribution is not your cup of tea, We also welcome one-off donations via the same link.Extra episode information https://coldwarconversations.com/episode296/Find the ideal gift for the Cold War enthusiast in your life! Just go to https://coldwarconversations.com/store/Support the project! https://coldwarconversations.com/donate/Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/ColdWarPodFacebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/coldwarpod/Instagram https://www.instagram.com/coldwarconversations/Youtube https://youtube.com/@ColdWarConversations Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices