The Cold War was a global power struggle that reshaped the world by pitting East against West in a race for military supremacy. Instead of traditional battles, this conflict took place through espionage, with spies and operatives operating behind enemy lines to gather critical information. From government agents to defectors and double agents, these individuals risked everything to obtain vital intelligence about their adversaries.
A Cold War of Spies
They carried out intelligence operations, intercepted communications, stole blueprints, and pinpointed targets, which fueled a pervasive sense of paranoia and mistrust that reshaped global events forever.
