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formation of the easten bloc
eastern bloc, group of eastern European countries that were aligned militarily, politically economically and culturally with the soviet union. -
Greek civil war
A conflict between the Greek government, supported by the United States and other Western powers, and communist guerrilla forces. The war had profound political and social implications for Greece. leading to significant changes in its government and society. -
Postwar occupation and division in germany
After the postdam conferance, Germany was divided into four occupies zones: Great Britain in the northwest, France in the southwest, the United states in the south and the Soviet Union in the east. Berlin, the capital city situated in the soviet territory, was also divided into four occupied zones. -
Enactment of Marshall plan
An act to promote world peace and the general welfare, national interest, and foreign policy of the United states' Through economic, financial, and other measures necessary to maintain conditions. In which free institutions may survive. -
Berlin Blockade and Airlift
One of the first crisis in the cold war. The Soviet union blocked the railways, and cannel access of the western allies. So western allies responded with massive airlift to come to West Berlins aid. -
Chinese Communist Revolution
Mao formally proclaimed the People's Republic of China. The CCP victory had a major impact on the global balance of power: China became the largest socialist state by population, and, after the 1956 Sino-Soviet split, a third force in the Cold War -
Korean War
The Korean war was a conflict that took place from 1950-1953. It started when North Korea invaded South Korea. The United States, supported South Korea, while China and the Soviet Union supported North Korea. The war ended in stalemate, with ceasefire agreement but no peace treaty. -
Cuban Revolution
The Cuban Revolution was an armed revolt that took place from 1953-1959, leb by Fidel Castro and Che Guevara. It aimed to overthrow the authoritarian government of Cuban President Fulgencio Batista. The revolution was successful resulting in the establishment of a communist government in Cuba. -
Hungarian uprising
When people of Hungary revolted against the Soviet control. The Hungarian people demanded political reforms and freedom from Soviet influence. The Soviet Union responded with military force, suppressing the uprising and restoring control. -
Vietnam War
The Vietnam War was prolonged conflict that took place from 1955-1975. It started as a result of the cold war tensions between communist North Vietnam and the anti-communist South Vietnam, with the United states supporting the South. The war ended with fall of Saigon and the reunification of Vietnam under communist rule. -
Building the Berlin Wall
The Berlin wall was constructed by the German Democratic Republic(East Germany). It was build to stop east Germans from defection to the West and became a symbol of the Cold War. -
Bay of Pigs Invasion
A failed military operation. An attempt by the United states to overthrow the Cuban government led by Fidel Castro. A group of Cuban exiles, trained and supported by the CIA. -
Cuban Missile Crisis
A 13 day standoff between the United States and the Soviet Union over Soviet ballistic missiles deployed in Cuba. It's often considered the closest the Cold War came to escalating into a full-scale nuclear war. The crisis was resolved when the Soviets agreed to remove their missiles in exchange for the U.S. promising not to invade Cuba and secretly removing U.S. missiles in Turkey. -
Prague Spring
Period of political liberalization of Czechoslovakia. A time of increased freedoms and reforms, but it was ultimately crushed when the Soviet Union and other Warsaw Pact countries invaded Czechoslovakia to suppress the movement. -
Solidarity Movement in Poland
A social movement that used methods of civil resistance to advance the causes of workers rights and social change. It played a major role in ending communist rule in Poland. -
Soviet War in Afghanistan
A conflict where the soviet union intervened in Afghanistan to support the communist government against various insurgent groups. The war has a devastating impact on Afghanistan, causing significant civilian causalities and displacements. -
Tiananmen Square Massacre
It was a pro-democracy protest led by students, calling for political reform and freedom of speech. The Chinese government declared martial law and on June 3-4, military forces were deployed to forcefully suppress the protests. The exact number of casualties is unknown, but it was a tragic event that sparked international outrage. -
Fall of Berlin Wall
It marked the end of the Cold War division between East and West Germany. The wall had been a physical and symbolic barrier separating the two sides for nearly three decades. The fall of the wall was a result of peaceful protests and political changes, leading to the reunification of Germany. -
Fall of the Soviet Union
The Soviet Union began to dissolve in the late 1980's under the leadership of Mikhali Gorbachev, who introduced reforms like glasnot and perestroika. The fall was hastened by economic troubles, nationalists movements within its republics. -
9/11
Series of coordinated terrorist attacks in the United States. Four commercial airplanes were hijacked by members of the extremist group Al-Qaeda. Twi planes were flown into the World Trade Centers towers in New York City, causing their collapse. Another plan crashed into the Pentagon in Virginia, while the forth plane crashed in Pennsylvania after passengers attempted to regain control from the hijackers.