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Germany surrenders
Germany is defeated. UN is created. The great powers divide Germany, Austria and Vienna between themselves. -
End of WW2
Japan surrenders after nuclear attacks and invasion by Americans and Soviets. WW2 finally ends. -
The Marshall Plan
Designed by the United States to speed economical recovery in Europe and prevent the rise of Communist parties. CIA is created in the US. -
The Truman Doctrine
Truman declares that the United States will intervene in political affairs to stem the tide of Communism. -
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The Cold War
Czechoslovakia taken into the Eastern block due to Soviet backed coup. Allies form military alliance to defend against Soviet attacks and introduce a new currency in their parts of Germany. Stalin responds by imposing a blockade in west Berlin. Allies respond with an airlift. -
Alliances
Western European countries form military alliance with the US and Canada to form NATO. -
Soviets succesfully test their first atomic weapon
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Korean War
Communist China allies with the Soviets. War erupts between north and south Korea, backed by China and the US respectively. US push for the rearmament of the Republic of Germany in case of Soviet attack.