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  • The CIA director responsible for creating spy devices (217)

    Listen to The CIA director responsible for creating spy devices (217) After service in the US Army during the Vietnam War Bob Wallace was recruited into the CIA. In the CIA his initial assignments were as a field case officer. He rose through the ranks at the agency and was Chief of Station in three locations where he directed the full range of CIA activities. In 1995 Bob…

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  • Vietnam War draftee to US Army Rangers (216)

    Listen to Vietnam War draftee to US Army Rangers (216) Bob Wallace  joined  the US Army in 1968 as a reluctant conscript.  He describes the draft process, and his attempts to avoid conscription.  After basic training, Bob is assigned to a long range reconnaissance unit and ambush unit in five or six man teams in the Mekong delta.We hear of the reconnaissance and ambush tactics…

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  • Helping the Refuseniks (215)

    Listen to Helping the Refuseniks (215) Refusenik was an unofficial term for individuals—typically, but not exclusively, Soviet Jews—who were denied permission to emigrate, primarily to Israel, by the authorities of the Soviet Union and other countries of the Eastern bloc. The term refusenik is derived from the "refusal" handed down to a prospective emigrant from the Soviet authorities.Eric Hochstein was a…

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A superb collection of stories and recollections, covering all aspects of the period. Absolutely fascinating insights from people who were there, great insights and anecdotes in every episode. Ian’s conversations are well delivered in a relaxed style that draws me in and paints pictures in my mind.
craig56997 via Apple Podcasts ·Great Britain ·02/07/2021
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Each episode is very engaging and enjoyable. It’s great to listen to real life stories from the people who experience all this first hand and lived through it. This podcast is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in Cold War history and the host does a great job letting the each guest shine and tell their stories.
tommy1583 via Apple Podcasts ·Ireland ·02/17/2021
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