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What were the events that led up to the Cold War?

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The Soviet Union ceased to exist, collapsing largely due to economic reasons. There were (and still are) other players in the Cold War scenario. Many people forget China. Consider also that many nations have played a part in Cold War politics. In short, the Cold War never ended, only the tactics and strategies transformed. read more

The main events that marked the end of the Cold War were the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989 and the breakup of the Soviet Union in 1991. The Berlin Wall had been the main symbol of the Cold War. It had kept people from Eastern Europe, which was communist, from escaping to the West. read more

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