US Russian Mayday Eisenhower Khrushchev and the U-2 Affair HC Reference Book

The hardcover book “US Russian Mayday: Eisenhower, Khrushchev, and the U-2 Affair” by Michael R. Beschloss offers an incisive exploration into one of the Cold War’s most dramatic episodes. Spanning 494 pages, this pivotal reference work dissects the fateful events of May 1960 when an American U-2 spy plane was shot down over Soviet territory. With thorough research and compelling narrative, Beschloss delves into the political tensions between President Dwight D. Eisenhower and Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev. Richly illustrated with numerous photographs, this book not only chronicles the incident but also provides critical insights into the era’s espionage, diplomacy, and global impact. An ideal resource for historians, students, and anyone interested in Cold War history, this meticulously detailed volume captures the high-stakes drama of an incident that brought the world to the brink of disaster.