The Cold War by Major Gordon Corrigan MBE

[@abc_13579]

Excellent overview. My only criticism is leaving out the role the Chornobyl disaster played in Gorbachev's decision to allow the Soviet Union to open up. He Felt the communist system was fundamentally and dangerously flawed.

[@wstevenson4913]

Hess flew to England - that's a new one. I think the major may be a bit confused

[@davehopkin9502]

Perhaps, before you critisise a respected historian over a point that is hugely well documented you might care to a little research, it saves you looking foolish.

[@wstevenson4913]

@@davehopkin9502 Hess landed near Eaglesham, which is in Renfrewshire, Scotland. I think you should do a little research before you comment, it will save you from looking like an arrogant idiot.

[@davehopkin9502]

@@wstevenson4913 When an American says England they mean England, Scotland and Wales

[@wstevenson4913]

@@davehopkin9502 God almighty, shut the door on the way out

[@disoriented1]

@@davehopkin9502 There are a few of us in the U.S. that know the difference between the terms U.K., Great Britain, and England..not that many, granted, but a few😉