From Sheffield to Sandhurst: A Cold War Territorial Soldier's Memories (364)
Chris is a former member of the Yorkshire Volunteers, part of Cold War Britain’s Territorial reserve Army. This episode is a treasure trove...
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From East Berlin to Ireland: A Cold War Journey of Resilience (363)
Juli begins by recounting her early years in East Berlin, a time marked by the tragic loss of her father. Drafted into the army just days...
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BRIXMIS and the Secret Cold War - Intelligence Collecting Operations Behind Enemy Lines in East Germany (362)
BRIXMIS and its operations behind enemy lines continue to fascinate the listeners of Cold War Conversations. In August 2024 I was honoured...
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To Catch a Spy - How the Spycatcher Affair Brought MI5 in from the Cold (361)
The Spycatcher affair remains one of the most intriguing moments in the history of British intelligence and a pivotal point in the public's...
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The longest-held prisoner of war in American history (360)
Jack Downey was the longest-held prisoner of war in American history. He was a CIA officer captured in China during the Korean War and...
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The Soviet Sixties (359)
Beginning with the death of Stalin in 1953, the “sixties” era in the Soviet Union was just as vibrant and transformative as in the West....
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Low Flying the Cold War USAF F-111 Nuclear Bomber (358)
Due to personal circumstances, I’ve been unable to produce a new episode this week, however, you will be aware of the many gems in the back...
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Reporting on the 1989 Revolution in Romania and the Czechoslovak Velvet Revolution (357)
Allan Little recounts his journey from his student days in Edinburgh to working as a journalist the front lines of Cold War history in...
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Mafia Spies and the CIA Plot to Kill Fidel Castro (356)
Thomas Maier an investigative journalist is our guide to the shadowy world of organized crime and espionage where shares insights from his...
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Teaching English in East Germany (355)
Bärbel was born in a village near Magdeburg in 1962, She explores her personal and professional life growing up in East Germany. We delve...
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Cold War Nuclear Bombing Missions and a UFO Encounter (354)
Cold War RAF pilot Jeremy Lane, shares his gripping experiences, from nuclear bombing missions to a close encounter with a UFO.He was...
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Cheltenham Schoolboy to Cold War Canberra Jet Pilot (353)
Jeremy Lane’s fascination for aviation was nurtured by countless childhood hours watching aircraft at Staverton Airport and North Weald. He...
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A Cold War Hungarian Journey Through War, Revolution, and Emigration (352)
In this comprehensive narrative, Imre recounts his life from his birth in 1936 in Hungary to his emigration to the West after the 1956...
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Mutiny in the East German Army (351)
In this riveting account, Tilo recounts his experiences as an East German soldier during the final months of East Germany.He details the...
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Face to face with the Soviets at the Cold War Reykjavik Summit between President Reagan and Mikhail Gorbachev (350)
This episode is brought to you by the CNN Original Series Secrets & Spies: A Nuclear Game which premieres 2nd June 2024 and is available...
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The President’s Kill List - Assassination and US Foreign Policy since 1945 (349)
Luca Trenta is an associate professor at Swansea University and has recently authored The President's Kill List: Assassination and US...
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The sinking of the USS Scorpion and the Velvet Revolution (348)
I’m a big fan of the History Daily podcast, where my good friend Lindsay Graham takes you back in time to explore a momentous moment that...
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A US Diplomat's Son in Cold War Soviet Union, Nicaragua and Cuba (347)
In this fascinating interview, Patrick D. Joyce recounts his unique experience growing up as the son of a U.S. diplomat during the Cold...
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East German Army Bullying, Serving in a Brigade HQ and Military Exercises (346)
Warning: This episode does cover the subject of suicide. If you need help please use these links: UK...
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America's Cold War Scottish Bastion (345)
David McKay is a former Cold War special forces officer and author of Bubbleheads, SEALs and Wizards: America's Scottish Bastion in the...
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