Cold War Crises
Decades of nuclear standoff and proxy wars on a knife's edge.
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The Iron Curtain Falls
Churchill warns the world that Stalin has dropped a curtain across Europe. The Cold War is officially named.
The Berlin Airlift
Stalin blockades West Berlin. The U.S. and Britain fly in 2.3 million tons of supplies, sometimes one plane every 30 seconds, for almost a year. Stalin gives up.
The Korean War
The North invades the South. The U.S. counterattacks. China sends a million 'volunteers.' Three years later, everyone stops on roughly the same line they started on.
The Hungarian Revolution
Hungarians topple the Soviet-backed government in 13 days. Then 200,000 Soviet troops and 2,500 tanks roll in. The West does nothing.
Sputnik Launches
A beach ball-sized Soviet satellite goes 'beep' from orbit. America panics, dumps money into NASA, and the Space Race is on.
The Cuban Missile Crisis
Soviet nukes appear 90 miles off the Florida coast. For 13 days, JFK and Khrushchev play chicken with the end of the world. Khrushchev blinks first.
The Vietnam War
The U.S. spends 20 years, 58,000 lives, and immense moral capital trying to stop South Vietnam from going Communist. It goes Communist anyway.
The Fall of the Berlin Wall
An East German official misreads a memo on live TV. Within hours, thousands of Berliners are tearing the wall down with hammers. The Cold War is essentially over.
Frequently Asked Questions
What stories are in the Cold War Crises collection?
The Cold War Crises collection includes 8 stories: The Iron Curtain Falls, The Berlin Airlift, The Korean War, The Hungarian Revolution, Sputnik Launches, and 3 more. All available as immersive audio on History Tea.
Can I listen to Cold War Crises stories for free?
Yes! All 8 stories in the Cold War Crises collection are completely free to listen to on the History Tea app. Download on iOS and start listening today.
What time periods does Cold War Crises cover?
The Cold War Crises collection spans 1946 CE, 1948 CE, 1950 CE, 1956 CE and more. Each story is a fresh, cinematic retelling with immersive narration.
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