A leading historian of the Cold War examines Ronald Reagan's fierce commitment to battling communism, from his role as a secret informer for the FBI to his political and economic war against Moscow as president.

One-man battalion -- You too can be free again -- Piles of cards in rubber bands -- A bullet with his name on it -- A deal -- Fire and heat make steel -- Moving forward -- Athens or Sparta? -- Not enough stature -- Explosions -- Word and deed -- The hand of God -- They can't keep up -- A plan -- The chance of a lifetime -- The crusade -- Reversal of fortune -- Stubborn resistance -- All in the name of peace -- Reagan makes Gorbachev possible -- The aging lion vs. the young tiger -- The trap -- Freedom tour -- Goodbye.