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Cold War Spies | Cold War Files

Cold War Spies | Cold War Files

Written by: Emi
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Cold War history comes to life in Cold War Files, a compelling podcast exploring espionage, military strategy, and life behind the Iron Curtain. Discover the spies, double agents, intelligence operations, secret networks, number stations, and covert missions that shaped global politics from Berlin and East Germany to Vietnam and the Fulda Gap. Featuring expert interviews, firsthand accounts, weapons history, and stories from MI6, BRIXMIS, NATO, and the Soviet bloc, each episode reveals the human drama behind the conflict. Subscribe and listen to Cold War Files for fascinating stories from the world’s most dangerous standoff.Copyright Emi True Crime
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  • Switzerland’s Stgw. 57 Fired Grenades—A Cold War Weapon Test | Cold War Files

    Switzerland’s Stgw. 57 Fired Grenades—A Cold War Weapon Test | Cold War Files
    Oct 17 2026
    The Swiss Stgw. 57 rifle grenade system reveals how Cold War infantry weapons were tested for power, range, and battlefield practicality. This episode examines the rifle, its grenade-launching capability, and the military thinking behind Switzerland’s unique small-arms design. Explore the demonstration and discover why the Stgw. 57 remains a fascinating Cold War firearm. Listen now and follow for more military history. #ColdWar #MilitaryHistory #SwissArmy #Firearms #WeaponsHistory

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    Less than 1 minute
  • The Cold War’s Secret Numbers Stations Revealed | Cold War Files

    The Cold War’s Secret Numbers Stations Revealed | Cold War Files
    Oct 15 2026
    Cold War number stations transmitted eerie coded messages across shortwave radio, baffling listeners and fueling espionage fears. This episode explores the mysterious broadcasts, encrypted signals, spy networks, and intelligence operations behind the voices reading endless sequences of numbers. Discover why these strange radio transmissions became one of the era’s most enduring unsolved mysteries. Listen now and uncover the secrets behind the signal. #ColdWar #NumberStations #Espionage #SpyHistory

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    1 hr and 16 mins
  • Britain's Secret Stay-Behind Army at the Imperial War Museum | Cold War Files

    Britain's Secret Stay-Behind Army at the Imperial War Museum | Cold War Files
    Oct 13 2026
    Cold War British Army stay-behind networks reveal a hidden plan for resistance if Britain were invaded. This episode explores the secret soldiers, underground preparations, and the intelligence history preserved at London's Imperial War Museum. Discover how these covert units operated in the shadows during the Cold War. Listen now and uncover the story behind Britain's forgotten wartime contingency plan. #ColdWar #BritishArmy #MilitaryHistory #Espionage

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    50 mins
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