Flashpoints

Traces the history of the Arab-Israeli conflict and discusses prospects for a peaceful solution. Includes a glossary of terms.

Records the events leading to the Hungarian rebellion against Soviet authority in 1956 and the subsequent crushing of that uprising.

Surveys the origins, battles, and prospects for peace in the Iraqi-Iranian conflict.

Text and pictures present an account of the 1962 confrontation between the United States and the Soviet Union resulting from a confirmation of the existence of Russian offensive missiles in Cuba, considered to be a threat of nuclear war.

Discusses the origins, events, conclusion, and aftermath of the conflict in Iran after Ayatollah Khomeini returned from exile to lead the 1979 revolution.

Discusses the origins, events, conclusion, and aftermath of the conflict in Korea following the Communist invasion of the southern half of the country.

Discusses the origins, events, conclusion, and aftermath of the conflict in Vietnam, as well as the reactions and attitudes of the American public.