The Cuban Missile Crisis, 1962

Diaries, letters, and telephone logs of Washington officials, as well as much recently declassified material are incorporated into a compelling history of the e

When the world held its breath It is more than 25 years since the end of the Cold War. It began over 75 years ago, in 1944 long before the last shots of the Sec

Medland's book is very timely. . . Naval War College This caveat notwithstanding, William Medland proves it can be done. Indeed, his The Cuban Missile Crisis of

One of a series of titles in the Uncovered Editions series - official papers detailing historic events which have not previously been available in popular form

In October 1962, when the Soviet Union deployed nuclear missiles in Cuba, the most dangerous confrontation of the Cold War ensued, bringing the world close to t

'An enthralling account of a pivotal moment in modern history. . . replete with startling revelations about the deception and mutual suspicion that brought the