Canada and the Cold War

by Reg Whitaker and Steve Hewitt

The Cold War was initiated in Canada in 1945 by the dramatic defection of Soviet cipher clerk, Igor Gouzenko. This event marked the start of what turned out to be more than four decades of muted conflict between the Soviet Union and the West.

The story of Igor Gouzenko is only one of many tales of espionage and intrigue told in this lavishly illustrated history. Authors Reg Whitaker and Steve Hewitt offer anecdotes, analysis, and lively discussion...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1550287699
• ISBN13: 9781550287691
• Release Date: October 2003
• Publisher: James Lorimer & Company
• Length: 255 Pages
• Weight: 1.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 8.4" x 10.7"