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The Spying Game: Tales from the Cold War

The Spying Game: Tales from the Cold War

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Overview

During the Cold War, the superpowers mobilized thousands of spies and spotters to lift the enemy’s secrets. The three-part program The Spying Game takes a close look at this era of rising tensions between East and West.

About The Spying Game: Tales from the Cold War

The Spying Game: Tales from the Cold War is a war & politics series that first aired in 2019. During the Cold War, the superpowers mobilized thousands of spies and spotters to lift the enemy’s secrets. The three-part program The Spying Game takes a close look at this era of rising tensions between East and West.

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