39-45 : la guerre de l'Arctique

Discover why the desire to capture Nazi weapon technology turns the US and USSR from WW II allies into Cold War enemies. Look at how the superpowers try to gain an Arctic foothold, from guerrilla warfare to intelligence schemes to nuclear arms.

Stand back as the arms race between the superpowers intensifies in the Arctic. Explore Finland’s massive intelligence operations, track wandering NATO and CIA operatives, and see why Norway and Sweden turn in different directions to gain security.

Uncover an escalating espionage battle that leads to border and airspace violations in Finland. Learn how Norway boosts its troops and strengthens its northern defence lines, while future nuclear power Sweden shows its might with a strong air force.

Feel the terror as superpower competition ratchets up in the Arctic. See how atomic testing near the North Pole sets off alarm bells for the Nordic countries, while the exposure of American espionage activities causes a major crisis in Norway.

Witness the environmental and human toll that nuclear proliferation takes on the Arctic. See why efforts to limit atomic weapons fail, while Finland is pressured into military co-operation and Norway tries to repair its relationship with the USSR.

Experience the deep distrust and aggression that pushes the world closer to nuclear war. Follow a Soviet incursion into the territorial waters of Sweden and Finland and see how northern nations prepare for a battle that is only a button-push away.