Скачать или смотреть The Cold War: An Era Defined by Ideology and Tensions

The provided sources offer a comprehensive overview of the Cold War, a pivotal geopolitical conflict spanning from 1947 to 1991. They detail its origins, stemming from ideological clashes, territorial disputes in post-war Europe, the nuclear arms race, and economic competition between the US and the Soviet Union. The texts outline major phases of the conflict, from initial confrontations and nuclear escalation to periods of détente and renewed tensions, highlighting key events like the Berlin Blockade, Cuban Missile Crisis, and the fall of the Berlin Wall. Furthermore, the sources discuss the impact of key leaders, the formation of military alliances such as NATO and the Warsaw Pact, and the terrifying nuclear strategy of Mutually Assured Destruction. Finally, they cover proxy wars, the Space Race, the role of the Non-Aligned Movement, and the ultimate causes for the end of the Cold War, including Soviet economic crisis and popular uprisings, concluding with an analysis of its lasting global legacy.