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Cold War and Beyond

By landongross
  • Chinese Communist Revolution

    Chinese Communist Revolution

    The Chinese Communist Party, led by Mao Zedong, defeated the Nationalist government, establishing the People's Republic of China.
  • Formation of the Eastern Bloc

    Formation of the Eastern Bloc

    Following World War II, the Eastern Bloc emerged as a coalition of communist states in Eastern Europe, led by the Soviet Union.
  • Postwar Occupation and Division of Germany

    Postwar Occupation and Division of Germany

    After WWII, Germany was divided into four occupation zones controlled by the Allies, leading to the eventual division of East and West Germany.
  • Enactment of Marshall Plan

    Enactment of Marshall Plan

    The Marshall Plan was implemented to aid Western Europe's post-WWII recovery by providing economic assistance and fostering political stability.
  • Berlin Blockade and Airlift

    Berlin Blockade and Airlift

    The Soviet Union blockaded West Berlin in an attempt to force the Western Allies out of the city, leading to a massive airlift operation to supply the city with necessities.
  • Korean War

    Korean War

    The Korean War erupted when North Korea invaded South Korea, prompting international intervention and resulting in a stalemate and the continued division of the Korean peninsula.
  • Cuban Revolution

    Cuban Revolution

    Fidel Castro led a revolution that overthrew the Cuban government, leading to the establishment of a socialist state aligned with the Soviet Union.