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Nuclear arms race
The nuclear arms race was a competition for supremacy in nuclear warfare between the United States, the Soviet Union, and their respective allies during the Cold War. It is significant as it was a key factor in considering who was in power during the cold war. -
containment
Containment was a tactic employed by the United States in order to stop the spread of communism. This was nearly the whole basis on why the cold war took place. -
Espionage II – KGB v CIA
The Cold War got its name from the fact that there was no direct physical fighting between the warring countries. The real battles were fought using espionage. and this is why this event is significant. -
Chairman Mao
Chairman Mao played a key role in the cold war as he was key figure in the Chinese communist revolution. -
Nato
The North Atlantic Treaty Organisation or more commonly known as NATO is an intergovernmental military alliance that was formed flowing WW2 and came into full action during the cold war. -
korean war
The korean war was a key part of the cold war, this is why this event is significant. -
DIEN BIEN PHU
This was a battle that took place between the French and Viet Minh -
Hungarian Uprising
The Hungarian Revolution of 1956 or the Hungarian Uprising of 1956 was a nationwide revolt against the government of the Hungarian People's Republic and its Soviet-imposed policies.
