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Can you help but be in awe of the display of skill present in Cold War political maneuverer and machination?
Many people consider the Cold War a relatively bloodless conflict, only counting the losses in the Korean, Vietnamese and Afghani conflict.
But the reality is that millions more died in the Cold War, the pawns of geopolitical manipulation. Coups, military juntas and insurrection were all the weapons of Cold Warriors on both sides employed in places like Central Africa, Central America, and the Middle East.
It's incredible how well the game could be played by talented operators. Primitive people with absolutely nothing to gain from the advancement of EITHER sides position fought and died for those very powers.
How do you get natives that live in grass huts without electricity to die for the American Dream or the Great Proletariat Revoltion?
Many people consider the Cold War a relatively bloodless conflict, only counting the losses in the Korean, Vietnamese and Afghani conflict.
But the reality is that millions more died in the Cold War, the pawns of geopolitical manipulation. Coups, military juntas and insurrection were all the weapons of Cold Warriors on both sides employed in places like Central Africa, Central America, and the Middle East.
It's incredible how well the game could be played by talented operators. Primitive people with absolutely nothing to gain from the advancement of EITHER sides position fought and died for those very powers.
How do you get natives that live in grass huts without electricity to die for the American Dream or the Great Proletariat Revoltion?