Welcome to The Cold War!
This website has been created to educate people on how the Cold War started, where it was played out, and how long it lasted. Information within this website will explain specific events as well as show the impact of many of these events on the people who lived them.
What was the Cold War?
The Cold War was a period of political tension between communist and capitalist nations.
This tension resulted in an arms and space race, a lot of government spending and a constant threat and fear of nuclear war.
Although called a war, no fighting ever took place but there was still a lot of pressure between the countries.
War felt imminent.
This tension resulted in an arms and space race, a lot of government spending and a constant threat and fear of nuclear war.
Although called a war, no fighting ever took place but there was still a lot of pressure between the countries.
War felt imminent.