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The Cold War was the most important political and diplomatic issue of the early postwar period. The main Cold War enemies were the United States and the Soviet Union. The Cold war got its name because both sides were afraid of fighting each other directly. In such a "hot war," nuclear weapons might destroy everything. So, instead, they fought each other indirectly. They played havoc with conflicts in different parts of the world. They also used words as weapons. They threatened and denounced each other. Or they tried to make each other look foolish.
The term "Cold War" was first used in 1947 by Bernard Baruch, senior advisor to Harry Truman, the 33rd president of the United States, in reference to the frequently occurring and exacerbating crises between the United States and the former Soviet Union, despite having fought side-by-side against Nazi Germany in the Second World War.
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What side was Austria on during the Cold War?
Austria was capitalist throughout the Cold War. It was on the USA's side of the Cold War.
How does the cold war relate to Microsoft?
Microsoft was invented during the cold war.
Who were the leader of Cuba during the cold war?
Batista was the leader of the cold war
What were the Tensions among the allies during the cold era?
Tension was the cold war. The allies were always preparing (on patrol and on manuevers) during the cold war.
What side was demicratic in the cold war?
The Allied side was democratic.
What side was Austria on during the Cold War?
Austria was capitalist throughout the Cold War. It was on the USA's side of the Cold War.
Did the US attack other countries during the Cold War?
No. It was called the cold war because there was no overt action on either side.
What nations did Latvia side with during the Cold War?
Latvia was not an independent country during the Cold War. From 1944 to 1991 Latvia was part of the Soviet Union (USSR). So it was on the side of the USSR, because it was the USSR.
Why did neither side fire an atomic bomb at the other side during the Cold War?
they did'nt want to start another war
Kennedy was president during what war?
He was president during the cold war and vietnam.
Which side was Yugoslavia in ww2?
Yugoslavia , under Tito , during the Cold War was closely aligned with the Soviets .
What were the side effects of the cold war?
Military spending was drastically cut as a side effect of the cold War. World affairs are still influenced today from the Cold War.
What was the Soviet espionage during Cold War?
The soviet espionage during the cold war was managed by the KGB.
Was there war on the seas during the cold war?
no
Did the civil war in Greece effect Greece during the Cold War?
Yes, I would say so. The Greek Civil War is regarded as the first of many Cold War conflicts, beginning in 1944 and in progress when the Cold War began in 1945. As it was a definite loss for Communism, Greece remained staunchly on the side of Democracy throughout the Cold War.
How does the cold war relate to Microsoft?
Microsoft was invented during the cold war.
How did the policy of to the cold war?
they wanted to rebuild the empire during the cold war.
