Cold War Overview

20th Century History

Cold War Overview Guide picks

At the end of World War II, a rivalry began between the United States and the Soviet Union called the Cold War. The Cold War was characterized by a fight between democracy and communism with a constant threat of nuclear war.
CNN Cold War Created for CNN's 24-episode series on the Cold War, this site provides a wide selection of graphical resources, from maps to biographies to a glossary. Cold War Policies 1945-1991 A bulleted outline of the Cold War; includes a nice collection of photographs. East-West Divide A brief timeline of the forty-five years of the Cold War. People of the Cold War Brief biographical sketches on over 150 individuals associated with the Cold War. A great reference! Timeline A nice basic timeline of the Cold War. Dates are in dd.mm (day then month) format. World Book: The Cold War Designed for young people, this site provides a great overview.

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