Cold War- It is called a Cold War because there was never any direct military engagement between the US and the Soviet Union
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Chinese Communist Revolution
The Chinese Communist Revolution was a conflict between the Chinese communist Party which was led by Moa Zedong and the nationalist party led by Chiang Kai-Shek. The revolution happened due to the clash and indifference of ideologies and power struggles between the Communist Party and the Nationalist Party. The Communist Party emerged on top, which led to the establishment of the People's Republic of China. -
Formation of the Eastern Bloc
The Eastern Bloc was after WWII when Soviet forces occupied eastern European countries, establishing communist governments loyal to the Soviet Union. It led to a division between the capitalist western countries & the communist eastern countries. The Eastern Bloc led by the Soviets aimed to spread communism while Western countries led by the U.S. wanted to contain its influence. There was no clear winner but the Eastern Bloc's deterioration caused Eastern Europe to fall into communism. -
Greek Civil War
The Greek Civil War was a conflict between the Greek Government army which was supported by the U.S. and the UK against the Democratic Army of Greece backed by Yugoslavia, Albania, and Bulgaria. This was a result of tensions between the communist-led forces and the anti-communist government. The conflict ended with the Greek Government Army victorious, leading to the establishment of a non-communist Government in Greece -
Postwar occupation and division of Germany
The country was split into East Germany, controlled by the Soviets, and West Germany Controlled by the Western Allies. The division between them led to the Berlin Wall separating the East from the West. The conflict was primarily between the Soviet Union and the Western Allies with no clear winner as the division persisted until the reunification of Germany in 1990. -
Enactment of Marshall Plan
The Marshall Plan was established shortly after WWII to aid European countries in rebuilding their economies after the war. It was named after Secretary of State George Marchall and aimed to prevent the spread of communism by fostering economic recovery and stability in war-torn nations. The plan provided financial assistance to Western European Countries to help them recover and resist communist influence. The Marshall Plan was a way to avoid what had happened to Germany after WWI with Hitler. -
Berlin Blockade and Airlift
The Berlin Blockade and Airlift occurred when the Soviet Union blocked Western Access to West Berlin. In response, Western Allies organized an airlift to supply the city with food and supplies, effectively bypassing the blockade. This event was a standoff between the Soviet Union and the Western Allies successfully supplying West Berlin by air, leading to the eventual lifting of the blockade. The Western Allies had won this "conflict" by outsmarting the Soviet Union and ultimately giving up. -
Korean War
The Korean War was a conflict between North Korea which was supported by China and the Soviet Union, and South Korea Supported by the U.S. The war began when North Korea invaded South Korea causing brutal conflict with a significant amount of lives lost and the destruction of cities and infrastructure. However, the war ended in a stalemate with an armistice agreement, leaving the Korean Peninsula divided at the 38th parallel. -
Cuban Revolution
The Cuban Revolution took place when Fidel Castro led a successful revolt against the Cuban dictator Fulgencio Batista. The revolution aimed to overthrow Batista's regime, which was seen as corrupt and oppressive. The conflict was primarily between Castro's revolutionary forces and Batista's government, with the revolutionaries coming out victorious. It resulted in Castro coming to power and establishing a socialist government in Cuba. -
Overthrow of the Guatemalan Government
The Overthrow of the Guatemalan Government involved a coup done by the CIA against President Jacobo Arbenz. The conflict was between Arbenz's Government, which leaned towards leftist policies and forces supported by the United States. The coup resulted in Arbenz being removed from power and replaced by a series of military Governments in Guatemala. This event had significant implications for Guatemala's political landscape and U.S involvement in Latin America during the Cold War -
Vietnam War
The Vietnam War was a Conflict between North Vietnam against South Vietnam and the United States. The war stemmed from the division of Vietnam into a communist North and a non-communist South. The conflict was marked by guerrilla warfare, heavy bombing, and several lives lost. Ultimately North Vietnam emerged Victorious, leading to the reunification of Vietnam under communist rule. -
Hungarian Uprising
The Hungarian Uprising was a revolt against the Soviet influence and the Hungarian Communist government. The conflict was between Hungarian citizens seeking political reform and the Soviet Union, which aimed to maintain control. The uprising was brutally suppressed by Soviet forces, leading to several lives lost and the installation of a new pro-Soviet Government in Hungary. The Soviet Union emerged as the victor of the conflict, reasserting dominance over Hungary. -
Bay of Pigs Invasion
The Bay of Pigs Invasion was a failed attempt by the United States government to overthrow Fidel Castro's Cuban government. The conflict was between the invading Cuban exiles supported by the U.S., and the Cuban government led by Castro. The invasion ended in disaster for both invaders, with many captured and them having to abort the mission. Castro's government victory allowed for the solidification of its hold on power in Cuba. -
Building the Berlin Wall
The Berlin Wall was constructed by East Germany to prevent East Berliners from fleeing to West Berlin. It was a physical barrier that divided the city of Berlin and is a symbol of the Cold War division between the East and West. The conflict was between east Germany supported by the Soviets and the Western Allies (the US). The construction of the wall was seen as a victory for East Germany and the Soviet Union in terms of maintaining control over East Berlin. -
Cuban Missile Crisis
The Cuban Missile Crisis was a tense confrontation between the US and the Soviet Union over the Presence of Soviet missiles in Cuba. The conflict arose when the US discovered the missile sites in Cuba, leading to a standoff that nearly brought the world to a nuclear war. Untimently, through negotiations, the crisis was resolved with the Soviet Union agreeing to remove the missiles from Cuba in exchange for the US to remove missiles from Turkey. It can be seen as a victory for both sides. -
Soviet War in Afghanistan
The Soviet War in Afghanistan took place when the Soviet Union invaded Afghanistan to support the communist Government. It turned out to be a prolonged and costly conflict, with the Afghan Mujahideen resisting the Soviet forces. Ultimately the Soviet Union faced heavy casualties and internal annoances, leading to their withdrawal from Afghanistan. The conflict can be seen as a victory for Afghanistan due to the withdrawal from the Soviet Union. -
Solidarity Movement in Poland
The Solidarity Movement in Poland was a significant social and political movement that advocated for women's rights and social change. It emerged as a trade union led by Lech Walesa and gained massive popular support, challenging the communist government's authority. The conflict was between the Solidarity Movement and the Polish government, which was backed by the soviet union. The Solidarity movement was victorious, causing the fall of communism in Poland. -
Tiananmen Square Massacre
The Tiananmen Square Massacre occurred when Chinese Government cracked down on pro-democracy protesters in Beijing. The conflict was between the Chinese government and the demonstrators advocating for political reform and greater freedoms. The government used military force to suppress the protests resulting in a significant amount of lives lost. Ultimately the chinese government maintained in control. -
Fall Of Berlin Wall
The Fall the Berlin Wall marked the symbolic end of the cold war division between East and West Germany. It was a peaceful event where poeple from both side came together to celebrate and eventually began phyically dismantling the barrier. The fall of the wall as a signifiant moment in history, signifying the reunification of Germany and the eventual collapse of the Sovien Union. -
Fall Of Soviet Union
The Fall of the Soviet Union was a monumental event that led to the dissolution of the communist state. It was a result of various factors, including economic struggles, political reforms. and nationalist movements within the Soviet republics. The conflict was more of an internal struggle within the Soviet Union, as different republis rought independence and the central government lost control. The Fall of the Soviet Union marked the end to the Cold War era. -
9/11 Attacks
The 9/11 attacks were a series of coordinated terrorists attacks by the Al-Qaeda group on the United States. The attacks involved the hijacking of two comercial airplanes and crashing the into the World Trade Center in New York City, the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia, and a failed attempt that resulted in a crash in Pennsylvania. The conflict was between the terrorist who did those crimes and the US and can be seen as a great loss for the US with all of the casualties that it caused.