In What Ways Was The Cold War A Long-Term War?
In what ways was the Cold War a long-term conflict, and in what ways can it be thought of as long-term peace? Which do you think best describes the period? Why?
During the 1947-1991, The Cold War was known to be one of the longest standoff feud between the United States and Soviet Union. The United States and Soviet Union was sworn allies when fighting the Nazi Germany. However, the aftermath conferred to political powers and struggle of influence became a factor after the United States, Great Britain, France and Soviet Union claim territory over Germany. Soviet Union being the “black sheep” opposing western powers influence. Eventually, their alliance began to flounder as soon claims over territory and the reconstructing of the Berlin Walls. The Cold War is a great historical example of how diplomacy and negotiation are to be handle. World war would be another devastation to the world after its tremendous loss of casualties, infrastructures and political stability. The United States and Soviet Union strategic plans of influencing the world is by using other nations as a battle ground for their interest, however never fought against one another directly. They would fund these nations with military aids, political influences, and financial support. Furthermore, the countries become involve with what superpower they …show more content…
The Nationalist party of China took refuge on the island of Taiwan after their defeat against the communist party. The United States continues its support to Taiwan. Afterwards the communist influence made its way to the Korean peninsula. North Korean Attack South Korea which led the United States involvement of supporting South Korea. Russia and China joined the fight against the United States and South Korea. Shortly after the Vietnam War and Cuba crisis became an opening point if there would be another world
During the 1947-1991, The Cold War was known to be one of the longest standoff feud between the United States and Soviet Union. The United States and Soviet Union was sworn allies when fighting the Nazi Germany. However, the aftermath conferred to political powers and struggle of influence became a factor after the United States, Great Britain, France and Soviet Union claim territory over Germany. Soviet Union being the “black sheep” opposing western powers influence. Eventually, their alliance began to flounder as soon claims over territory and the reconstructing of the Berlin Walls. The Cold War is a great historical example of how diplomacy and negotiation are to be handle. World war would be another devastation to the world after its tremendous loss of casualties, infrastructures and political stability. The United States and Soviet Union strategic plans of influencing the world is by using other nations as a battle ground for their interest, however never fought against one another directly. They would fund these nations with military aids, political influences, and financial support. Furthermore, the countries become involve with what superpower they …show more content…
The Nationalist party of China took refuge on the island of Taiwan after their defeat against the communist party. The United States continues its support to Taiwan. Afterwards the communist influence made its way to the Korean peninsula. North Korean Attack South Korea which led the United States involvement of supporting South Korea. Russia and China joined the fight against the United States and South Korea. Shortly after the Vietnam War and Cuba crisis became an opening point if there would be another world