Following world war ii and the european continent was devastated. The war left the soviet bloc and the united states as an uncontested superpower.
It was the beginning of over 45 years of cold war and also a political alliance of west-based democracies versus the soviet bloc of communists that led to conflict that saw allies from both side fighting each other, despite the fact that both militaries of the us and soviet union did not engage each other. Berlin was a hotspot long before the war came to an end as the city was held by a variety of allies, even after the end of war transformed to adversaries.
Anyone was wondering if the cold war could dominate geopolitics any hopes would not be realized were shattered with the blockade of the soviet union of west berlin in april 1948. It was supposed to be a protest against the usage of money in the west of berlin, but clearly seeking to expand their power over the german capital.
This amazing work created by color and learn includes:
• An in-depth explanation of the background behind each illustrations, which allows the reader to gain more understanding while coloring, and also become acquainted with information that will be awe-inspiring!
• Amazing "did you know?" trivia lists that will astonish you with fascinating facts about the soviet union, nato as well as nuclear triads, and many more!
• Rigorous tests that challenge you to test the latest knowledge you've acquired.
• Amazing historical quotes from famous people who have shaped the course of history, such as american president harry truman, president harry truman, and winston churchill!
• Learn more about the longest and most significant conflict of the 20th century.
The cold war reveals the hidden emotions of the cold war world, weaving historical incidents and personal accounts to show how the long-running period of conflict shaped our societies as well as our lives.
The book weaves historical research with human stories providing readers with a wide view of a time characterized by the extremes of ideology as well as espionage and the lasting impact of global divisions.
