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The story of this fantastic period of history between 1945 and 1991, which was defined by the confrontation of two worlds and two systems. The capitalist West, dominated by the ever-powerful United States, is pitted against the Communist East, the Soviet Empire.

First Aired

2019-11-05
Last Aired

2019-11-12
Creator

Isabelle Clarke
Genre

Documentary, War & Politics
Seasons

1
Episodes

6
Status

Ended
Language

Français
Network

France 2

Keywords:

cold war

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Season 1

1. The Big Rift (1945-1946)

In the summer of 1945, the world celebrated as the atrocities of WWII were left behind. But with new g...More

In the summer of 1945, the world celebrated as the atrocities of WWII were left behind. But with new global leaders rising up, a new war was beginning.Less

52mins 2019-11-05

2. The Escalation of Fear (1947-1949)

1947 and the world is at the mercy of its leaders with Truman, Ho Chi Minh, Staling and Mao Zedong eac...More

1947 and the world is at the mercy of its leaders with Truman, Ho Chi Minh, Staling and Mao Zedong each preparing to go to battle for the ultimate power.Less

52mins 2019-11-05

3. The World Trembles (1950-1952)

September 1950, and the war against Communism was being fought across Asia. While a beaten Truman cons...More

September 1950, and the war against Communism was being fought across Asia. While a beaten Truman considers the bomb, Stalin increases his influence.Less

52mins 2019-11-05

4. The Conquest (1953-1955)

March 1953: Stalin is dead, and in Asia the heated conflicts are ending. But with foreign troops leavi...More

March 1953: Stalin is dead, and in Asia the heated conflicts are ending. But with foreign troops leaving the region, Ho Chi Minh formulates a new plan.Less

52mins 2019-11-12

5. The Wall (1956-1962)

After denouncing Stalin's crimes in 1956, Khrushchev confounded the worlds with his behaviour. But he ...More

After denouncing Stalin's crimes in 1956, Khrushchev confounded the worlds with his behaviour. But he wasn't nearly as soft as he portrayed himself.Less