Cold War Conflicts: Korea, Vietnam, Berlin & More
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Cold War Conflicts
Korean War (1950-1953)
North Korea invaded South Korea. South Korea was supported by the USA, Great Britain, and France. North Korea was supported by China and the USSR. The fighting ended on July 27, 1953, when the Korean Armistice Agreement was signed, resulting in a stalemate. It is the only conflict that persists nowadays.
Vietnam War (1955-1975)
The US feared Vietnam becoming communist, so they invaded. North Vietnam was supported by the USSR and China (communists). South Vietnam was supported by the USA and Australia (anti-communists). Vietnam became communist. This is the only war the USA lost.
Berlin Blockade (1948-1949)
The USSR blocked access to Berlin. West Berlin was capitalist (USA, France, UK), and East Berlin was communist (USSR). The USSR reopened the borders, but Germany was divided. Federal Republic (Capitalist) and Popular Republic (Communist). This exposed the deep ideological differences separating East and West.
Hungarian Uprising (1956)
Occurred in October-November. People didn’t want communism, so they rebelled. The USSR sent troops to stop the manifestation. Stalin and Republicans. The Soviets won. The rebellion exposed the weaknesses of Eastern European communism.
Cuban Missile Crisis (1962)
The USSR placed missiles in Cuba aimed at the USA. The USA did the same in Turkey aimed at the USSR. USA vs. USSR. Both removed the missiles. This highlighted the power and danger of nuclear weapons.
Invasion of Czechoslovakia (1968)
Czechoslovakia was invaded by some nations. USSR, Bulgaria, Hungary vs. Czechoslovakia. Until 1991, they were communist. This helped to prevent the further spread of communism.
Nuclear Race (1949)
Atomic bombs were dropped in Kazakstan, at communist sites. USSR and USA were involved. There was no end. This highlighted the power and danger of nuclear weapons.
Berlin Wall (1961-1989)
The wall physically and ideologically divided Berlin and Germany. In 1989, the wall fell. It was the symbol of the Cold War.
The Greek Civil War (1946-1949)
Right vs. Left. The Greek people were involved. Greece was helped economically by the USA and joined NATO. Its importance lies in the inspirational example it set. “Leónidas y los 300”.
The Invasion of Afghanistan (1979-1989)
The US feared Afghanistan becoming communist, so the USSR invaded. The US and USSR were involved. The USSR invaded Afghanistan, resulting in a lot of deaths.