The Deadliest Cold War Blunder: The Soviet Invasion Of Afghanistan

In the late 1970s, the Cold War flared into a deadly new era. This documentary explores how the 1979 Soviet invasion of Afghanistan triggered international outrage, Olympic boycotts, and a fierce proxy war. Discover the terrifying reality of the Euromissile crisis, global nuclear defense plans, and the tragic shootdown of Korean Air Lines Flight 007. Finally, we uncover the shocking treason of US Navy insider John Walker during the "Year of the Spy." Witness the high-stakes espionage and military escalations that brought the world to the brink of World War 3. Welcome to The World History Channel. With new uploads every week, we break down the biggest stories that have shaped human history. From the dawn of ancient civilisations up to the modern age, these are the stories from our past that matter the most. 📺 You can now become a History Hit member right here on YouTube! Join for access to a new exclusive documentary every week, and access to over 160+ of our documentaries presented by world renowned historians like Dan Snow, Eleanor Janega, Tristan Hughes, Mary Beard, Matt Lewis and more. Get an exclusive release every week by signing up here: https://bit.ly/4pyExyn