1945 to the Cold War (History of the World (Zak Books))
By Neil Morris.
Description
After the end of the Second World War, a political divide quickly opened up between the Allied victors. Distrust and suspicion led to hostility between the United States and the Soviet Union, along with their respective allies. This came to be known as the Cold War, which led to involvement in various conflicts around the world but never to direct military confrontation. The fear of nuclear war was felt everywhere and increased during periods of heightened tension. The situation altered during the 1980s, when reforms and political uprisings led to great changes in the Eastern bloc. This...
ISBN(s)
8860981840, 9788860981844
