The Cold War

The Cold War began after World War Two. It was the major force in world politics for most of the second half of the twentieth century. The main enemies were the United States and the Soviet Union. The Cold war got its name because both sides were afraid of fighting each other directly. In such a "hot war," nuclear weapons might destroy everything. So, instead, they fought each other indirectly. They supported conflicts in different …

…the East were the western democracies, led by th e United States. The Cold War was complex and had many aspects. There were many conflicts, many ideas, and many emotions. It was a new era in history. Never before has the world become so powerful. The struggle brought people together like never before. The result was people found out who they truely were and what they were all about that we cannot be seen today.