The Turning Point – The Bomb and the Cold War Review: A Deep Dive into History’s Enduring Impact

About the turning point – the bomb and the cold war

Turning Point – The Bomb And The Cold War, streaming on Netflix, features Vladimir Zelensky, Condoleezza Rice, Jens Stoltenberg, Robert Gates and other prominent figures. The documentary series examines the events between the United States and the Soviet Union before and after the Cold War, and also focuses on the current nuclear threat. Read more to know about the show!

The Turning Point – An Overview of the Bomb and the Cold War

In 1938, German scientists discovered nuclear fission, which led to World War II and the Manhattan Project, started by President Roosevelt. The series highlights the end of World War II with the Soviet operation in Berlin and the bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, which subsequently created the world. It also shows how the Potsdam Conference divided Germany, Soviet expansion, the formation of NATO and the construction of the Berlin Wall, which increased tensions.

With 9 episodes totaling over 10 hours, the first season of the series provides a detailed timeline covering Stalin’s rise to Gorbachev’s influence. It also examines US defense spending, espionage, nuclear testing, and the creation of the CIA. The show also sheds light on media coverage of superpower rivalry and takes us back

Interviews with figures such as Ellsberg and Zelensky and archival footage add emotional depth, emphasizing the human value and historical impact of these events.

The series concludes with a warning about the nuclear threat posed by the Russia-Ukraine conflict, underscoring the importance of avoiding catastrophic consequences.