Apocalypse: War of Worlds
In the summer of 1945, the Allies celebrated a return to peace. But soon an Iron Curtain was erected, signalling the start of the Cold War.
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Episode Title:The Big Rift 1945-1946
In the aftermath of the war, the West is concerned about Stalin's growing power, and communist ideology spreads all the way to Indochina. (1 of 6)
Episode Title:The Escalation of Fear 1947-1950
In the aftermath of the war, the West is concerned about Stalin's growing power, and communist ideology spreads all the way to Indochina.
Episode Title:The World Trembles 1950-1952
The war drags on in Korea, and the French are taking a beating in Indochina. Near the Yalu River, US forces face a new opponent: China.
Episode Title:The Conquest 1953-1955
Stalin dies and a wave of hope in East Berlin is swiftly repressed by the Soviets. In Asia, the heated conflicts seem to be coming to an end. (4 of 6)
Episode Title:The Wall 1956-1962
Khrushchev opens up the USSR, but tensions with the West continue with the Berlin Wall, the Cuban Missile Crisis and the Vietnam War.