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Détente And Secret Wars

Explore the 1970s, a decade dominated by changes in Cold War diplomacy and secret wars. The beginning of the 70s saw the US exit from Vietnam. Followed by a policy of détente (relaxation), leading to a certain degree of Soviet-American relations. Despite this, secret wars were prevalent in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. The decade 70s with the Soviet Invasion of Afghanistan.

Pins Of The DDR, MDI Officer School Badge (East Germany, 1970s-90)-Reference

Pins Of The DDR, Volksmarine Hat Pin-Screw Back (East Germany, 70s/80s)-Reference

Medals Of The DDR, Outstanding Instructor Medal (East Germany, 1961-90)-Reference

Medals Of The DDR, Reservist Medal-3rd Class (East Germany, 1968-90)-Reference

Medals Of The USSR: VLKSM Medal For Environmental Protection (Soviet Union, 1970s)-Reference

Igauzu Falls, A Waterfall Of Two Nations: 10 Pesos (Argentina, 1973)-Reference

The Fall And Rebirth Of The Hotel Llao Llao: 1 Peso (Argentina, 1970)-Reference

Termas De Reyes, The Mountain Hotel: 50 Pesos (Argentina, 1976)-Reference

On The Edge, Of The Americas: 100 Pesos (Argentina, 1976)-Reference

The Lakeside Sanctuary Of Ali: 20 Afghan (Democratic Republic Of Afghanistan, 1358/1979)-Reference

Beasts Of Burden And Temples: 500 Riels (Cambodia, 1972)-Reference

The Kingdom Of The Coconuts: 5 Hao (Vietnam, 1976)-Reference

Mor Lam, The Traditional Music Of Laos: 5,000 Kip (Laos, 1975)-Reference

The Asian Elephant, The Gentle Giants Of Indochina: 1,000 Kip (Laos, 1974)-Reference

Wat Ong Teu, Temple Of The Heavy Buddha: 500 Kip (Laos, 1974)-Reference

Haw Phra Kaew, House of The Emerald Buddha: 100 Kip (Laos, 1974)-Reference

Sisavang Vatthana, The Last King Of Laos: 10 Kip (Laos, 1974)-Reference

In The Hall Of The Khmer King: 1 Riel (Cambodia, 1972)-Reference

The Barking Deer Of Vietnam: 200 Dong (South Vietnam, 1972)-Article

Henrietta Szold, The Founder Of Hadassah: 5 Lirot (Israel, 1973)-Reference

Sir Moses Montefiore, The Jewish Baron: 1 Shekel (Israel, 1978)-Article

The Al-Dora Refinery, Baghdad's Fuel Station: 1 Dinar (Iraq, 1973)-Reference

Bala Hissar, The High Fort Of Kabul: 500 Afghanis (Afghanistan, 1358/1979)-Reference Variant

Luiz de Camões, The One-Eyed Poet: 50 Escudos (Angola, 1973)-Reference

Luiz de Camões, The One-Eyed Poet: 1,000 Escudos (Angola, 1973)-Reference

The Rice Farmers, Early Notes Of The CBM: 100 Francs (Madagascar, 1974)-Reference

The Marketplace, Early Notes Of The CBM: 50 Francs (Madagascar, 1974)-Reference

Notes Of The Great Mzee, The Lion Pride: 20 Shillings (Kenya, 1978)-Reference

Notes Of The Great Mzee, Nomadic Herding: 10 Shillings (Kenya, 1978)-Reference

Garcia De Orta, The Gaon Herbalist: 20 Escudos (Portugal, 1971)-Reference

Herzl, The Zionist Founder: 10 Shekels (Israel, 1978)-Reference

Notes Of The Asoka Lion, The Thousand-Eyed Bird: 10 Rupees (India, 1970)-Reference

Notes Of The Maple Leaf Nation: 1 Dollar (Canada, 1973)-Reference

Notes Of General Aung San, Father Of The Myanmar State: 25 Kyats (Myanmar, 1972)-Reference

Notes Of General Aung San, Father Of The Myanmar State: 10 Kyats (Myanmar, 1973)-Reference

Notes Of General Aung San, Father Of The Myanmar State: 1 Kyat (Myanmar, 1972)-Reference

Notes Of General Aung San, Father Of The Myanmar State: 5 Kyats (Myanmar, 1973)-Reference

Pins Of The USSR: Komsomol Membership Pin (Soviet Union, 1970s-80s)-Reference

Preah Vihear, The Disputed Cliff Temple: 100 Riel (Cambodia, 1972)-Reference

Modernization Of An Ancient Land: 20 Riel (Cambodia, 1972)-Reference

The Weaver And The Temple Of Faces: 100 Riel (Cambodia, 1973)-Reference

The Face Of Lokeśvara: 100 Riel (Cambodia, 1975)-Reference

Angkor Wat, The Temple City: 50 Riels (Cambodia, 1979)-Reference

Small Notes Of Egypt, The Egyptian Proletariat: 10 Piastres (Egypt, 1971)-Reference

Notes Of The Somoza Regime: 20 Córdobas (Nicaragua, 1972)-Reference