Cold War (jan 1, 1945 – dec 31, 1990)
Description:
This was a state of political hostility between the Soviet countries (led by the USSR) and the West (led by the USA).The Cold War was characterised by alliances, proxy wars (including some in the Middle East) and nuclear threats.
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Date:
jan 1, 1945
dec 31, 1990
~ 46 years