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Spies and Signals: Communication in the Cold War

This chapter explores the covert communication strategies of Cold War spies, focusing on encrypted messages and the use of drop boxes for secure information transfer. It also contrasts the BBC's truth-telling broadcasts with Soviet propaganda, emphasizing the lasting significance of radio in spreading accurate news despite media censorship.

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