Spies of War

The Spy Who Prevented The War (1x3)

Uitzenddatum: Jun 06, 2019

October 1962: The Cuban missile crisis. The world holds its breath under the imminent threat of a nuclear war. Behind the scenes of the most harrowing days of the Cold War, one of the greatest spies of the century plays a crucial role to help Kennedy stand up to Khrushchev. This episode of “Spies of War” reveals the remarkable achievements of Oleg Penkovsky, a Soviet officer who worked in the shadows of the CIA. You will discover how his family history led him to be a traitor to the Soviet Union and a priceless mole to the West. Witness the amazing stunts he pulled to steal thousands of documents and pass them across the Iron Curtain. As you relive his incredible double life until its tragic end, you will understand how this spy prevented World War III.