WWII Ends
World War II officially ended September 2, 1945, and with that end started a whole new state of conflict: The Cold War. The Soviet Union occupation of eastern European nations and massive amounts of troops on their Western front intimidated Western Europe and brought conflict with the United States. Their continuing expansion and communist ideals threatened the United States, so the US shot back.
World War II officially ended September 2, 1945, and with that end started a whole new state of conflict: The Cold War. The Soviet Union occupation of eastern European nations and massive amounts of troops on their Western front intimidated Western Europe and brought conflict with the United States. Their continuing expansion and communist ideals threatened the United States, so the US shot back.
Compromise Fails
The Americans demanded that the Soviets leave Europe, but the Soviets, also fearing the US's influence in the continent, refused to pull out. Tension kept on rising as neither side compromised and kept on holding their ground, even when it was not in their best interest.
The US Strikes Back
The US, to stop the expansion of the Soviet Union and communism in all, often involved themselves in foreign affairs and fought communist revolutions. Theses types of wars were called Proxy Wars. One nation would aid one side and the other nation would fight with the other side. The US fought in Vietnam and Korea. The Soviets didn't fight as much, but did support many Communist rebels and governments.
The Americans demanded that the Soviets leave Europe, but the Soviets, also fearing the US's influence in the continent, refused to pull out. Tension kept on rising as neither side compromised and kept on holding their ground, even when it was not in their best interest.
The US Strikes Back
The US, to stop the expansion of the Soviet Union and communism in all, often involved themselves in foreign affairs and fought communist revolutions. Theses types of wars were called Proxy Wars. One nation would aid one side and the other nation would fight with the other side. The US fought in Vietnam and Korea. The Soviets didn't fight as much, but did support many Communist rebels and governments.
War Never Breaks Out
The US never actually went to war directly. That is why it was a Cold War, a conflict of diplomacy and espionage. The Soviets and Americans never went to war because they both knew the consequences. Both of their countries would be destroyed and whoever won, would be so exhausted, they may never come back from such a disaster. In other words, the two wanted to avoid Nuclear war.
The US never actually went to war directly. That is why it was a Cold War, a conflict of diplomacy and espionage. The Soviets and Americans never went to war because they both knew the consequences. Both of their countries would be destroyed and whoever won, would be so exhausted, they may never come back from such a disaster. In other words, the two wanted to avoid Nuclear war.