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Part 1 - Rivalry, Mistrust & Accord (The Cold War)

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Case study 1: Japanese Expansion In East Asia 1931-41 (The Global War)

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Case Study 2: German & Italian Expansion 1933-40 (The Global War)

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Part 2 - Leaders & Nations (The Cold War)

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Part 3 - Cold War Crises (The Cold War)

<ul>
	<li>🛑 Berlin Blockade = Potential war since 1945.</li>
	<li>The result? Massive ripple effects on the Cold War&#39;s development!</li>
</ul>

<ul>
	<li>The blockade&#39;s failure led to Germany&#39;s division.</li>
	<li>West&#39;s move? Creation of Federal Republic of Germany (FRG), Sept 1949.
	<ul>
		<li>Konrad Adenauer: First chancellor 🌟</li>
	</ul>
	</li>
	<li>Soviet&#39;s answer? German Democratic Republic (GDR) in their zone.</li>
</ul>

Real-world Example: Imagine two siblings fighting over a toy and instead of sharing, they each take a part of it. The divided toy is now like divided Germany!

<ul>
	<li>Berlin, a unique city, remains divided.</li>
	<li>Still under four-power occupation but within GDR.</li>
	<li>This situation was like a suspense movie; more on this in chapter 8!</li>
</ul>

<ul>
	<li>Soviet threat + Czech Coup = West&#39;s trust in Stalin drops!</li>
	<li>Add in Berlin airlift, and US realizes they need to commit defense to Europe.</li>
	<li>Result? North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) formed, April 1949.</li>
	<li>Members: USA, Canada, and many European nations.</li>
</ul>

Real-world Example: It&#39;s like forming a group project team in school, where everyone has a specific role and strength. NATO&#39;s goal? Defend against potential threats!

<ul>
	<li>Political, economic, AND military divisions, oh my!</li>
	<li>Germany&#39;s reunion plans? Scrapped! Two clear states now.
	<ul>
		<li>But each side&#39;s like: &quot;I don&#39;t see you!&quot; (Recognition only after Ostpolitik in 1970s)</li>
	</ul>
	</li>
	<li>USA: No longer a bystander!
	<ul>
		<li>Economically and militarily involved in Europe.</li>
	</ul>
	</li>
	<li>Peace treaty with Germany? 📜 Nope! Central Europe&#39;s borders? Still fuzzy.</li>
</ul>

Real-world Example: Think of a pizza that hasn&#39;t been cleanly sliced. Everyone sees a pizza (Europe), but the slices (countries&#39; borders) are a bit messy!

<ul>
	<li>Western countries: Tighter bond due to Soviet scare.</li>
	<li>Most conflicts now? Seen as Communism vs. Capitalism showdown.</li>
	<li>USA&#39;s containment policy? 🥊 Fight communism EVERYWHERE.
	<ul>
		<li>Leads to the Korean and Vietnam wars.</li>
	</ul>
	</li>
</ul>

Real-world Example: Imagine a popular sport rivalry, say Yankees vs. Red Sox. Every time they play, fans see it as THE ultimate battle. That&#39;s how the USA saw communism!

<ul>
	<li>Original plan? Roosevelt and Churchill had big dreams for the UN.</li>
	<li>Reality? USA + USSR&#39;s opposition = UN&#39;s hands tied.</li>
</ul>

Real-world Example: Remember when you wanted to make a group decision but two friends kept disagreeing and everything stalled? That&#39;s the UN with the USA and USSR!

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Quick Recap: 📌

<ul>
	<li>Berlin Blockade? Massive Cold War impact!</li>
	<li>Germany and Berlin divided, NATO formed, Europe clearly split, and the UN&#39;s role? Limited.</li>
</ul>

Stay tuned for more exciting history insights! 🚀📚

Part 1 - Rivalry, Mistrust & Accord (The Cold War)

Unveiling The Berlin Blockade's Shocking Impact On The Cold War

Table of content

Introduction

Germany's division - 🇩🇪

Berlin keeps its four-power control - 🗺️

NATO's birth - 💂

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Part 1 - Rivalry, Mistrust & Accord (The Cold War)

Unveiling The Berlin Blockade's Shocking Impact On The Cold War

Table of content

Introduction

Germany's division - 🇩🇪

Berlin keeps its four-power control - 🗺️

NATO's birth - 💂

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