Cold War Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
1947–1991 tension between the Soviet Union and the United States and their respective allies
About Cold War
The Cold War began in 1945 at the conclusion ofWorld War II(World War II in Europeand thePacific War) and continued until the fall of theBerlinWall in 1989 and the breakup of theSoviet Unionin 1991, leaving the United States standing as the world's sole superpower. It was a key period in modern history, because it occurred primarily due to rivalries between capitalist and communist societies, and was also a power struggle between the world's superpowers of the Soviet Union and the United States. During the Cold War, the border between the capitalist and communist parts of Europe was known as theIron Curtain. While the two superpowers never went to war with each other, both sides were often indirectly involved in various proxy wars through their respective allies. WhileWorld War IIhad broug
Cold War Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 4 sections including: