Berlin Blockade(24 June 1948 – 12 May 1949)-The aim was to force the western powers to allow the Soviet zone to start supplying Berlin with food, fuel, and aid, thereby giving the Soviets practical control over the entire city.
The Cuban Revolution (1953–1959) The revolution on Cuba was an armed revolt conducted by Fidel Castro's 26th of July Movement and its allies against the government of Cuban President Fulgencio Batista.
The "Blood in the Water" match (1956) The name was coined after Hungarian player Ervin Zádor emerged during the last two minutes with blood pouring from above his eye after being punched by Soviet player Valentin Prokopov.
Sputnik 1 the first artificial Earth satellite. It was a 58 cm (23 in) diameter polished metal sphere, with four external radio antennas to broadcast radio pulses. The surprise success precipitated the American Sputnik crisis and triggered the Space Race, a part of the larger Cold War
A moon landing (13th September 1959) - Was the arrival of a spacecraft on the surface of the Moon. This includes both manned and unmanned (robotic) missions. The first human-made object to reach the surface of the Moon was the Soviet Union's Luna 2 mission, on.The Vietnam War (March 8, 1965)- The first U.S. ground combat unit of any branch to reach Vietnam was the Third Marine Regiment, Third Marine Division, which began arriving on.
The 1960 U-2 incident occurred during the Cold War on 1 May 1960, during the presidency of Dwight Eisenhower and during the leadership of Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev, when a United States U-2 spy plane was shot down over the airspace of the Soviet Union.
The Bay of Pigs Invasion (17 April 1961), was a failed military invasion of Cuba undertaken by the CIA-sponsored paramilitary group Brigade 2506. intended to overthrow the revolutionary left-wing government of Fidel Castro
USSR invasion o Hungary lasted for 45 years. It ended in 1991- The Soviet occupation of Hungary, following the defeat of Hungary in World War II, lasted for 45 years. It ended in 1991, shortly before the collapse of the Soviet Union
Australia's involvement in the Vietnam War began as a small commitment of 30 military advisors in 1962, and increased over the following decade to a peak of 7,672 Australian troops deployed in South Vietnam or in support of Australian forces there.
The Cuban missile crisis (October 1962 ) in the former USSR—was a 13-day confrontation between the Soviet Union and Cuba on one
Berlin Airlift 1) Where is Berlin? Where were the Russians in Berlin? Where were the other power (Allies) in Berlin? WHERE/WHO Berlin is the capital of Germany, it lies in the north-eastern part of Germany. The countries in Berlin at this point are: United States,Russia, Britain, and France. The United States occupied the southwest, Russia controlled all of the East,French controlled the far northwest and Britain controlled the middle sector of the west 2) Why did Russia blockade the…
Explain why relations between the USA and the USSR grew worse in the years 1943-49 ? The USA and the USSR were allies during WW2, but as soon as the war was over their friendship began to collapse. In the years 1943-49 relations grew worse and a cold war developed. First of all the most important reason as to why relations grew worse was because the USA and the USSR did not trust each other. one reason for this was because of the extreme differences in political systems and the USA had always…
Western Europe • A massive economic recovery program was launched • Named after Secretary of State, George Marshall • Gives aid to Western Europe Berlin Airlift • June 1948 • Western Berlin is blockaded • An airlift of food and supplies is given to the city by Truman so people don’t starve • Blockade lifted in May 1949 Korean War • North Korea invades South Korea in June 25, 1950 • U.N. forces are on South Korea’s side • Communist China on the…
responded to these by forcing communism on Eastern Europe, then Comecon and Cominform, and hence the Berlin Crisis. This point marks the peak of the Cold War when relations between the USSR and the USA were at their worst. This was because of the Berlin Blockade, when America had humiliated Stalin, with Stalin on the verge between firing at the airplanes, or ignoring them and keeping the blockade up. This is another example of Stalin's stubborn nature, as seen in the Potsdam Conference mentioned…
Propaganda attacks * Economic issues policies of non-cooperation * Shifting power between super powers * Raw materials to advance societies * Yalta, Potsdam, iron curtain, Truman doe, Marshall plan, coniform, berlin blockade, hate, Korea, Vietnam, warzones, berlin wall, urban missile, viruses, nuclear test ban treaty. UN- 1943 “collective security” Schools of thought Conventional Stalin expanding communism in Europe- USA therefore forced to defend themselves against this expansion…
Origins of the Cold War A. Ideological Differences: communism (soviet union) vs. Capitalism (US) ; trade, free market, we need places to go with our product. Dictatorship vs. Democracy B. Establishing the Post-War World 1. World Bank & IMF US $7 billion to each Stalin refuses Bank responsible for allocating loans and help reconstruct Europe WWII IMF- coincides with the world bank, regulating exchange rates with other countries, stimulate growth, invite Stalin..he refuses when he finds…
American invasion ● Kennedy formed a blockade to stop the missiles from being launched ● Nikita Khrushchev agreed to remove the missiles because of the blockade C. The Results of the Crisis ● Kennedy stayed calm during the Crisis but, maturely handled it as both countries were on the verge of nuclear war ● A Hot Line was installed from Washington D.C. to Moscow to improve communication 4. The Berlin Crisis ● Kennedy and Khrushchev focused on Berlin as their problem ● While they wanted each…
with Truman, anything Truman did he rejected the idea. He wanted to do things his way and he created buffer between the soviets and the Germany. He set up a pro communist government in Eastern Europe countries. The Berlin blockade begins and Truman wants to help them by ordering the Berlin airlift to drop food and other supplies they need to survive. In 1947, Truman incorporates Containment in the Truman doctrine that helps countries fighting the spread of communism. Truman made Western Eastern…
Uncle Wiggle Wings TIME PERIOD:After WW2 ,during the cold war(the Berlin airlift ) 19481949 NAME OF GROUP MEMBERS OR INDIVIDUAL: Bisi Ogunmefun HISTORICAL CONTEXT (EVENTS/IDEAS) SURROUNDING THIS LEADER/LEGACY: The Berlin airlift , during the cold war , when the Western allies flew in supplies in to West Berlin on planes because of Stalins Berlin Blockade , that blocked all transportation by land or sea into West Berlin so for them to die off. The cold war was a non fighting war…
Soviet Union saw this as a threat to their attempt to gain influence in Europe and Asia. The division of Germany after the war---The Soviets blockaded West Berlin, which was deep within Communist East Germany. The Soviets thought the blockade would allow them to take over all of Berlin. The US replied with the Berlin Airlift, to supply West Berlin. The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)…
