The Cold War - Part Three

About this episode

This episode covers the tensions between the USSR and the US, the start of detente, and a border conflict between the USSR and China.

Send us Fan Mail Today we cover the tensions between the USSR and the US as well as the start of detente. We will also briefly cover the border conflict between the USSR and China that almost led to war between the two communist behemoths. Support the show

People in this episode

Host: Mark Schauss

Topics covered

• Cold War
• detente
• USSR
• US
• China
• border conflict

Keywords

• Cold War
• detente
• USSR
• US
• China
• tensions
• border conflict

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: USSR, US, China

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