The Cold War
The Cold War was a tense period from the end of World War II in 1947 until the early 1990s, characterized by ideological rivalry between the Western bloc, led by the United States and NATO, and the Eastern bloc, led by the Soviet Union and the Warsaw Pact. In Europe, this conflict manifested in political, military, and economic competition without direct military confrontation. Key events included the Berlin Wall's construction, the division of Germany, and various proxy wars. The Cold War shaped European alliances and tensions, ultimately leading to the Soviet Union's collapse and a shift towards democracy in Eastern Europe.
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The Cold War was a period of geopolitical tension from the late 1940s to the early 1990s, primarily between the United States and the Soviet Union. It was characterized by ideological conflict between capitalism and communism, leading to an arms race, nuclear proliferation, and proxy wars around the world. Both superpowers sought to spread their influence without direct military confrontation. Key events included the Korean War, the Cuban Missile Crisis, and the space race. The Cold War ended with the dissolution of the Soviet Union in 1991, significantly reshaping global politics and alliances.