Soviet officer Oleg Penkovsky saved the world from nuclear doom. His courageous actions during the Cold War helped defuse the Cuban Missile Crisis.

In this Spies of War documentary, we delve deep into the life of spy Oleg Penkovsky, a high-ranking Soviet officer who decided to betray his homeland to save the world from nuclear war. Oleg Penkovsky’s incredible discoveries about the weaknesses of Soviet nuclear weapons led to a turning point in the Cold War and played a crucial role in avoiding a global conflict during the Cuban Missile Crisis. Through his secret information, the American leadership was able to take decisive steps that ultimately saved the world from nuclear war.
This documentary highlights not only the historical significance of Penkovsky’s espionage activities, but also the personal sacrifices he made to go down in history as one of the greatest spies in history.

Documentary: Spies of War – The Spy who Saved the World

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Interesting links and sources:
https://www.britannica.com/biography/Oleg-Vladimirovich-Penkovsky
https://www.britannica.com/event/Cold-War
https://www.britannica.com/question/How-did-the-Cold-War-end

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