Espionage played crucial role in Cold War from "summary" of The Cold War by John Lewis Gaddis
Espionage, the practice of gathering information secretly, was a critical element of the Cold War. Both the United States and the Soviet Union engaged in extensive espionage activities throughout this period, seeking to gain an advantage over each other. The intelligence gathered through espionage was used to inform military strategy, shape foreign policy decisions, and monitor the activities of the opposing side. Spies played a crucial role in the Cold War, providing valuable information about the intentions and capabilities of the enemy. The United States and the Soviet Union both established sophisticated spy networks, recruiting agents to gather intelligence on a wide range of issues. These spies operated in the shadows, often risking their lives to obtain classified information that could influence the course of the Cold War. The use of espionage was not limited to gathering informa...
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