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Two Super Powers Emerge
After World War II, two superpowers emerge: The Capalist USA and the Socialist USSR. -
The Holocaust
The evacuation of the Auschwitz concentration camp begins. Auschwitz I was first constructed to hold Polish political prisoners. -
Germany surrenders in WW2
Germany signed an unconditional surrender at Allied headquarters in Reims, France. The following day was the ending of the European conflict of Wold War 2. -
Truman Doctrine
The United States committed economic and military aid to Greece and Turkey to prevent the spread of communism. -
The Marhsall Plan
Provided $13 billion dollars to rebuiild Europe. -
Berlin Airlift
Western leaders began to drop off food and supplies to Berlin residents. -
NATO
This alliance was created to counter this Soviet alliance in Europe. -
Warsaw Pact
It's a collect sign treaty that was signed in Poland, signed by the Soviet Union and 7 other Unions.