Tracking Down the Post War

By madisyn27
  • Berlin Air Lift

    Berlin Air Lift

    The Soviet union had cut off all traffic and water to West Berlin in hopes of them giving it up. It led to American and British officials flying in supplies for 11 months.
  • Formation of NATO

    Formation of NATO

    NATO was a defensive alliance that was formed due to fears of Soviet aggression. It was made up 12 nations including te U.S and Canada.
  • Formation of Warsaw Pact

    Formation of Warsaw Pact

    The Warsaw Pact had been an alliance formed by the Soviet Union and Eastern Europe nations. They had formed togehter in response to West Germany joining NATO.
  • Launch of Sputnik

    Launch of Sputnik

    The Soviets had launched the first unmanned satelite into space, called Sputnik. It was used as an intercontinental balistic missle.
  • Cuban Missle Crisis

    Cuban Missle Crisis

    The Soviets had secretely built missle sites in Cuba. They were soon discovered by a U.S spy plane and Cuba was then blockaded.
  • Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty

    Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty

    This treaty had been a reaction to arms build up of Cold War. The goals had been nuclear nonproliferation, disarmament, and peaceful use of nuclear energy.
  • SALT Talks

    SALT Talks

    The Strategic Arms Limitation Talks limited the number of ICBMs a country could have.