The Cold War
This period of tension lasted from 1947–1991 without direct war.
The Cold War
Germany and its capital were divided into this many zones after WWII.
Four
Soviet missiles were discovered in this Caribbean country in 1962.
Cuba
The Korean War began in this year.
1950
Theory that if one nation fell to communism, others would follow.
Domino Theory
U.S. policy aimed at stopping communism from spreading.
Western powers flew supplies to this city during a 1948 blockade.
Berlin (Berlin Airlift)
U.S. president during the crisis.
JFK
North and South Korea are divided at this parallel.
38th Parallel
Communist fighters in South Vietnam were called this.
Viet Cong
This 1947 doctrine pledged U.S. aid to nations resisting communism.
Truman Doctrine
This wall built in 1961 symbolised Cold War division.
Berlin Wall
Kennedy ordered this around Cuba to stop more missiles.
naval blockade (quarantine)
The war began when this side invaded the other.
North Korea invading South Korea
Surprise attacks during the 1968 New Year.
Tet Offensive
Soviet policy that restructured the economy.
perestroika
The wall fell in this year.
1989
Soviet premier who withdrew the missiles.
Khrushchev
The UN force was mostly led by this country.
What is the United States
U.S. president who escalated U.S. involvement in the mid-1960s.
Lyndon B Johnson
The Soviet military alliance formed in 1955.
Warsaw Pact
West Berlin was located inside this country.
East Germany (GDR)
This failed 1961 U.S.-backed invasion of Cuba, meant to overthrow Fidel Castro, contributed to the tensions that led to the Cuban Missile Crisis.
Bay of Pigs Invasion
This Asian country entered the war in late 1950.
China
The Vietnam War ended in 1975 when this city fell.
Saigon