1970-79: How The Cold War Reached The Point Of No Return

By the mid-1970s, the Cold War raged across the globe. From the US-backed coup in Chile and the tragic fall of Saigon, to the brutal proxy war in Angola and the terrifying development of the Neutron Bomb, the superpowers fought a ruthless shadow war. This premium documentary explores how the CIA, Soviet-backed forces, and foreign mercenaries pushed humanity to the brink of nuclear annihilation. Discover the secret operations and political betrayals that defined an era of global conflict. 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