For 45 years, from the end of World War II until the fall of communism in 1990, the world barely survived a precarious and critical period of history as the two superpowers played a precise game of strategy set upon the world stage. It was an ongoing game played by intelligence agents in the streets of London, New York and Moscow.
General Note
Originally released as a television program in 2001.
Also issued as a Special Edition box set which includes an accompanying booklet: Highwire Politics : showmanship & showdowns of the Cold War (20 pages : illustrations ; 19 cm) and player cards.
Content Note
Beginnings -- Powers emerge -- Red scare -- The global chessboard -- New hopes dashed -- Endgame.