The Cold War
The Cold War was an extremely long war that last from 1945 until 1990. It did not clearly start until 1945, but strained relations remained between the United States and the Soviet Union since 1917. The ending of WWII and the struggle between Communism and Capitalism, led to this unique war. This unparalleled war was between the Capitalist countries, including the United States, or the Eastern bloc and the Communist countries, including the Soviet Union, also referred to as the Western bloc. It was a unique war because it was not exactly declared war of battles, advances, and retreats. It was a war of ideas between the Free World and Communism (Lucas, P 1). Suspicion, mutual distrust, and misunderstandings between the United States, the Soviet Union, and their allies characterized the war. These conditions almost led to a Third World war at certain times. The United States and the Soviet Union both accused each other their ways because the United States wanted a free world with independence and democratic parties while the Soviet Union tried to control most of Eastern Europe, which was considered crucial to the country's interest. The United States was angered with the Soviet Union for wanting to expand Communism across th
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Approximate Word count = 2877
Approximate Pages = 12 (250 words per page double spaced)
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