Review:
Cold War
overall review score: 4
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The Cold War was a period of political tension and military rivalry between the United States and its allies, and the Soviet Union and its allies, lasting from the end of World War II in 1945 until the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991.
Key Features
- Ideological conflict between capitalism and communism
- Nuclear weapons race
- Proxy wars in countries around the world
- Space race
- Espionage and intelligence operations
Pros
- Led to technological advancements due to competition between superpowers
- Prevented direct military conflict between US and USSR
Cons
- Caused significant global instability and fear of nuclear war
- Resulted in numerous proxy wars with devastating consequences for local populations