The Cold War, c1945–1991
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The Arms Race: Fuelling the Cold War (1945–1991)
Dive into the Cold War arms race, where the USA and USSR competed to develop powerful…
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From Allies to Enemies: The Origins of the Cold War (1945–1949)
Discover how the Grand Alliance between the USA, Britain and the Soviet Union crumbled after WWII,…
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Thirteen Days: The Cuban Missile Crisis and the Brink of Nuclear War (1962)
Learn about the Cuban Missile Crisis and how the U.S. and Soviet Union narrowly avoided nuclear…
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The Berlin Wall: A Barrier Between Two Worlds
Discover the reasons behind the construction of the Berlin Wall, its impact on Berlin and beyond,…
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The Vienna Summit of 1961: A High-Stakes Cold War Encounter
The Vienna Summit of 1961 between John F. Kennedy and Nikita Khrushchev was a pivotal moment…
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The Cold War: Origins, Impact and Legacy—A Guide for GCSE and A-Level History Students
Explore the causes, origins and consequences of the Cold War in this in-depth guide designed for…
