A period of conflict between the United States and the Soviet Union, the Cold War acted as a key period in world history. The Cold War lasted from 1945 through 1991. Through numerous clashes coming from the spreading of communist ways, both the U.S. and Soviet Union indirectly fought each other. During this period, the two nations attempted to negate the other’s ability to have an impact on conflicts. In my opinion, the “Cold War” was not very much a cold war at all. Even though indirectly, the U.S and Soviet Union were still attempting to try and weaken the other. These include the proxy, or indirect, wars that were held around the globe. Some examples include the nuclear arms race and standoff, and the large amount of foreign aid distributed by the rivals to inhibit or assist with the spread of communist and democratic ideals.
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The Vietnam War serves as an appropriate example. During the Cold War, Europe and Asia were continents filled with governments adopting communist policies. As the United States attempted to help protect the southern part of Vietnam, the Soviet Union provided support to the north by mobilizing a limited number of troops and providing equipment. The north was fighting for a unified communist Vietnam. At this point, it is best to say the battling each other without the formality of declaring
The Vietnam War serves as an appropriate example. During the Cold War, Europe and Asia were continents filled with governments adopting communist policies. As the United States attempted to help protect the southern part of Vietnam, the Soviet Union provided support to the north by mobilizing a limited number of troops and providing equipment. The north was fighting for a unified communist Vietnam. At this point, it is best to say the battling each other without the formality of declaring