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Yatla Conference
Britain, America, and Russia discuses post war Germany. The Soviets promise free elections in Poland and other Nazi occupied areas. The United Nations is created. -
Russia's Poland
Stalin breaks promise from Yalta promise and forms a puppet Communist government there that he controls. This outrages the US and Britian. -
Japanese Surrender
The Japanese finally surrender, completely ending the war due to the atomic bomb droppings. This establishes the US as a nuclear power as well. -
Soviet Spy Ring in Canada
A Russian working in the Canadian Embassy defecated and reveals a Soviet Spy ring operating in Canada, spying on the US and Canada. This changes the perspective of Russia from friend to foe. -
Austria Reconstitution
Austria is reformed in the Republic of Austria with its borders pre-war, however, it is divided into four zones: American, British, French, and Soviet. This creates even more tension. -
Stalin's Election Speech
Within Joseph Stalin's election speech, he states, that capitalism and imperialism make future wars inevitable. -
Greek Civil War
The Greek Civil war reignites between the Greek Communist party and The Kingdom of Greece, yet another battle between capitalism and communism. -
Chinese Civil War
The war between the Chinese nationalist and Communists resume for control of China. -
Philippine Independence (Hukbalahap Rebellion)
The Philippines finally gain independence from the United States, however begin fighting communist Huk reveals. -
Iran Crisis
Stalin refuses to relinquish Soviet-occupied territory in Iran, creating two short lived, pro-soviet states in Iran. -
Truman Doctrine
Truman announces a Doctrine that will provide aid to Turkey and Greece to prevent them from falling into the Soviet sphere of influence. -
Berlin Blockade
Stalin orders that all blocks all land routes from West Germany to Berlin, in order to starve out French, British, and American forces from the city. The Western powers begin an airlift in attempt to supply the city. -
NATO
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization is founded by Belgium, Canada, Denmark, France, Iceland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, the United Kingdom, and the United States, in order to resist Communism. -
Soviet Atomic Bomb
The Soviet Union tests their first atomic bomb known to the United States and succeeds, establishing them as the world's second nuclear power. -
Korean War
Communist North Korea invades capitalist South Korea, beginning the Korean War. The war was mainly between the USSR and The People's Republic of China versus NATO. Ends July 27, 1953 -
Warsaw Pact
The Warsaw Pact is founded in Eastern Europe and includes East Germany, Czechoslovakia, Poland, Hungary, Romania, Albania, Bulgaria, and the Soviet Union. It acts as the Communist military counterpart to NATO. -
Viet Cong Insurgency
The Viet Cong rise up in South Vietnam sponsered by the communist North Vietnam to push out American influence, however the true start date of the Vietnam War is said to be November 1, 1955. -
Soviet Satellite
The worlds first satellite, Sputnik is launched by the Soviet Union, the Untied States follows close behind. -
Cuban Revolution
Castro wins the Cuban revolution and becomes the communist dictator of Cuba. Soon after, Cuban-inspired guerrilla movements spring up across Latin America. -
Berlin Wall Built
The Berlin Wall is built by the Soviets following the breakdown in talks to decide the future of Germany. This wall separates West and East Germany, tearing families apart. -
Cuban Missile Crisis
The Soviets have secretly been installing military bases, including nuclear weapons, on Cuba, 90 miles from the US mainland. Kennedy orders a naval blockade of the island that intensifies the crisis and brings the US and the USSR to the brink of nuclear war. In the end, both sides reach a compromise. The Soviets back down and agree to withdraw their nuclear missiles from Cuba, in exchange for a secret agreement by Kennedy pledging to withdraw similar American missiles from Turkey and Italy. -
Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons,
ratified by the United Kingdom, the Soviet Union and the United States, among others, enters into force. This Treaty is meant to stop the spread of nuclear weapons and instead to use nuclear energy in a peaceful way. -
Ending of Vietnam War
North Vietnam finally wins the Vietnam war and the two countries are united into one under a communist government. -
SALT II Agreement
U.S. President Jimmy Carter and Soviet leader, Leonid Brezhnev, sign the SALT II agreement, outlining limitations and guidelines for nuclear weapons. -
Fall of the Berlin Wall
During a visit to Berlin, Germany, U.S. President Ronald Reagan famously challenges Soviet Premier Mikhail Gorbachev in a speech: "Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall!" Ending the separation between West and East Germany. -
Dissolving of the Soviet Union
The Council of Republics of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR recognizes the dissolution of the Soviet Union and decides to dissolve itself, ending the Cold War.
