Marilyn

"Marilyn," part of the "Countdown to War" prequel series, is set in August 1962 amidst escalating global tensions leading up to the Cuban Missile Crisis. The story explores the intensifying developments of Operation Anadyr, with Soviet missile construction and transportation raising fears of nuclear conflict, while the U.S. government remains largely unaware or distracted. As the era's leaders grapple with miscalculations and false perceptions, the narrative builds toward an impending crisis, emphasizing the urgency and gravity of the geopolitical standoff.