Amidst the Soviet-Afghan War, tensions surge as new technologies like cruise missiles and the formidable Mil Mi-24 helicopter reshape the battlefield. Amidst this backdrop, the Olympic Games become a battleground for ideological conflict. Follow the stories of refugees fleeing war-torn Afghanistan and the tragic consequences of global power struggles. Experience the harrowing preparations for nuclear war and the shadowy world of espionage in this gripping episode.

00:00 Intro
02:15 Soviet–Afghan War
16:00 Moscow Olympics Boycott
22:20 Cruise Missile
27:50 Nuclear War
33:45 Espionage
39:00 Cold War Refugees
47:30 Korean Air Lines Flight 007

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