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NATO .
Okay, I give up. What world war of 1981 or 1980? There have only been two world wars. Are you talking about the attacks by the USSR on Afghanistan? That was not a world war. The Afghans fought a phenomenal war against the USSR (with the secret help of RPGs secured by the US). They won. The USSR military was falling apart and their military personnel were not being paid either. The entire country was falling apart and finally disbanded ten years later.
The Warsaw Pact
Germany wanted to ensure its military was free to invade Poland. The USSR, for its part, annexed the western side of Poland and the Baltic countries.
The USSR attempted to protect itself through a combination of military buildup, the establishment of the Warsaw Pact, and the promotion of communist ideology in Eastern Europe and beyond, seeking to create a buffer zone against perceived Western aggression. In response, the US adopted a policy of containment, which included forming NATO, increasing military presence in Europe, and providing support to countries resisting communism through initiatives like the Marshall Plan. This led to an escalating arms race and heightened tensions during the Cold War, characterized by competing ideologies and military alliances.
Honoured Military Navigator of the USSR ended in 1988.
Honoured Military Pilot of the USSR ended in 1988.
He wanted the USSR to become a world power in military and industriazation.
In 1938 there were seven world powers, These included Japan, Italy, Germany, USSR, UK, France and the USA. The world power with the highest level of military expenditures was Germany. Hitler invested approximately $7,4 billion. The next highest was the USSR with $5.4 billion. Looking back, it's now seen that Germany and the USSR were placing themselves on a war minded agenda. The five other great world powers were not even close to Germany and the USSR in military spending.
Honoured Military Navigator of the USSR was created on 1965-01-26.
Honoured Military Pilot of the USSR was created on 1965-01-26.
The USSR.
NATO .
The arms race with the USSR.
The overall number of war dead (military and civilian) for the two countries is: US - 418,000 (miltary - about 416,800) USSR - 23.6 million (military - 10.7 milion) The Soviet figure is subject to revision.
Under President Ronald Reagan, the U.S. experienced the largest peacetime military buildup in history, which posed a challenge to the Soviet Union by significantly increasing military pressure and escalating the arms race. This strategy aimed to demonstrate American military superiority and resolve, ultimately pushing the USSR to respond with its own military enhancements, straining its economy further. Additionally, the buildup heightened global tensions and raised concerns about the potential for conflict, complicating diplomatic relations during the Cold War era.
Okay, I give up. What world war of 1981 or 1980? There have only been two world wars. Are you talking about the attacks by the USSR on Afghanistan? That was not a world war. The Afghans fought a phenomenal war against the USSR (with the secret help of RPGs secured by the US). They won. The USSR military was falling apart and their military personnel were not being paid either. The entire country was falling apart and finally disbanded ten years later.