The Evolution of War By cpagan Sep 1, 1939 The Beginning of World War II Germany invades Poland Period: Sep 1, 1939 to Jan 1, 1991 The Evolution of War Sep 3, 1939 Britian and France Declare War of Germany Sep 2, 1945 End of World War II Official surrender from Japan Sep 3, 1945 The Beginning of the Cold War (date approx.) Sep 8, 1951 Treaty of Peace with Japan Mar 5, 1953 Death of Soviet Leader Joseph Stalin Period: Jan 1, 1955 to Jan 1, 1968 Civil Rights Movement (dates approx.) Nov 1, 1955 Vietnam War Begins Oct 13, 1962 Cuban Missile Crisis Begins Period: Oct 14, 1962 to Oct 28, 1962 Cuban Missile Crisis Oct 28, 1962 Cuban Missile Crisis Ends Apr 30, 1975 End of Vietnam War Period: Dec 24, 1979 to Feb 15, 1989 Soviet War in Afganistan Jan 1, 1991 End of the Cold War (date approx.) Soviet Union collapses
