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On the Battlefields of the Cold War

Author : Victor Israelyan
Publisher : Penn State Press
ISBN 13 : 027109348X
Total Pages : 433 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (71 download)

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Download or read book On the Battlefields of the Cold War written by Victor Israelyan and published by Penn State Press. This book was released on 2003-08-07 with total page 433 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Memoirs are worthless if their authors attempt to present themselves as angels. I resolutely oppose those of my countrymen who shift responsibility for Soviet evils exclusively to the leaders. It is important that each Soviet citizen realize and admit his or her share of the responsibility." —from On the Battlefields of the Cold War For more than forty years Victor Israelyan served in the Soviet Ministry of Foreign Affairs, rising through the ranks to become one of the Soviet Union's leading diplomats specializing in disarmament negotiations. He was forced to retire in 1987, a casualty of a system that was about to collapse under the weight of its contradictions. On the Battlefields of the Cold War offers unique insight into the volatile inner workings of the Soviet Foreign Ministry, where the battle lines of the Cold War were often first drawn. Israelyan has no patience for those of his compatriots who argue that Soviet foreign policy was ultimately just, save for a few "aberrations" such as the invasions of Hungary, Czechoslovakia, and Afghanistan. These acts were intrinsic to the system, and without them the mighty Soviet Union would not have existed as long as it did. The very foundation of Soviet foreign policy, therefore, was untenable, and the entire structure it supported was destined to implode. Israelyan brings to this memoir a wealth of experience, having worked with all the postwar Soviet foreign ministers—from Molotov and Vyshinsky to Gromyko and Shevardnadze—and established diplomatic ties to the West, particularly to the United States. As part of the middle tier of the diplomatic hierarchy, he was privy both to meetings of the Collegium of the Foreign Ministry as well as to the many informal, private discussions among rank-and-file diplomats. Israelyan explains how he and his colleagues, as faithful defenders of Soviet ideology, viewed the United States, the Soviet Union's main adversary and partner. He tells of distinct factions within the Soviet foreign policy apparatus—factions that Soviet leaders sought to hide, fearing that any internal divisions might be interpreted by outsiders as discord. This aging Cold Warrior—one who accepts that he belonged to the party that lost the war—relates a deeply human story whose legacy continues today.

Fulda Gap

Author : Dieter Krüger
Publisher : Lexington Books
ISBN 13 : 1498569498
Total Pages : 373 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (985 download)

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Download or read book Fulda Gap written by Dieter Krüger and published by Lexington Books. This book was released on 2017-11-20 with total page 373 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This edited collection examines the role of the Fulda Gap—located at the border between East and West Germany—in Cold War politics and military strategy. The contributors analyze the strategic deliberations of the Warsaw Pact and NATO, the balance of forces, the role of the local peace movement, and various other topics, while weaving together the history of the Cold War at local, European, and global levels.

The Cold War

Author : Stephen E. Ambrose
Publisher : Random House
ISBN 13 : 030748307X
Total Pages : 496 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (74 download)

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Download or read book The Cold War written by Stephen E. Ambrose and published by Random House. This book was released on 2009-01-21 with total page 496 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Even fifteen years after the end of the Cold War, it is still hard to grasp that we no longer live under its immense specter. For nearly half a century, from the end of World War II to the early 1990s, all world events hung in the balance of a simmering dispute between two of the greatest military powers in history. Hundreds of millions of people held their collective breath as the United States and the Soviet Union, two national ideological entities, waged proxy wars to determine spheres of influence–and millions of others perished in places like Korea, Vietnam, and Angola, where this cold war flared hot. Such a consideration of the Cold War–as a military event with sociopolitical and economic overtones–is the crux of this stellar collection of twenty-six essays compiled and edited by Robert Cowley, the longtime editor of MHQ: The Quarterly Journal of Military History. Befitting such a complex and far-ranging period, the volume’s contributing writers cover myriad angles. John Prados, in “The War Scare of 1983,” shows just how close we were to escalating a war of words into a nuclear holocaust. Victor Davis Hanson offers “The Right Man,” his pungent reassessment of the bellicose air-power zealot Curtis LeMay as a man whose words were judged more critically than his actions. The secret war also gets its due in George Feiffer’s “The Berlin Tunnel,” which details the charismatic C.I.A. operative “Big Bill” Harvey’s effort to tunnel under East Berlin and tap Soviet phone lines–and the Soviets’ equally audacious reaction to the plan; while “The Truth About Overflights,” by R. Cargill Hall, sheds light on some of the Cold War’s best-kept secrets. The often overlooked human cost of fighting the Cold War finds a clear voice in “MIA” by Marilyn Elkins, the widow of a Navy airman, who details the struggle to learn the truth about her husband, Lt. Frank C. Elkins, whose A-4 Skyhawk disappeared over Vietnam in 1966. In addition there are profiles of the war’s “front lines”–Dien Bien Phu, the Cuban Missile Crisis, the Bay of Pigs–as well as of prominent military and civil leaders from both sides, including Harry S. Truman, Nikita Khrushchev, Dean Acheson, Gen. Douglas MacArthur, Richard M. Nixon, Gen. Vo Nguyen Giap, and others. Encompassing so many perspectives and events, The Cold War succeeds at an impossible task: illuminating and explaining the history of an undeclared shadow war that threatened the very existence of humankind.

World War II

Author : A.J.Kingston
Publisher : A.J.Kingston
ISBN 13 : 1839382449
Total Pages : 798 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (393 download)

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Download or read book World War II written by A.J.Kingston and published by A.J.Kingston. This book was released on 2023-02-20 with total page 798 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "World War 2: Beyond the Battlefield" is a comprehensive and illuminating account of one of the most significant and transformative events in human history. This book offers a unique perspective on the war, highlighting the human side of the conflict and exploring the social, political, and cultural impact of the war on a global scale. Throughout the book, you will be taken on a journey through the experiences of soldiers, civilians, and political leaders from around the world. The complex and often difficult decisions that shaped the course of the war are examined, along with the lasting impact of the war on the world. This book is a must-read for anyone seeking to gain a deeper understanding of World War II! With its exploration of the human and social dimensions of the war, "World War 2: Beyond the Battlefield" offers a unique and valuable perspective on this transformative event in human history. Key features: • A comprehensive examination of the human and social impact of World War II • Highlights the stories of soldiers, civilians, and political leaders from around the world • Provides a unique perspective on the war, beyond the typical focus on military strategy and tactics • Explores the lasting impact of the war on the world Benefits: • Gain a deeper understanding of the complex and often difficult decisions that shaped the course of World War II • Explore the stories of individuals who lived through the war, highlighting the strength of the human spirit in times of adversity • Learn about the social, political, and cultural impact of the war on a global scale • Gain a new perspective on the war, moving beyond the typical focus on military strategy and tactics Target audience: "World War 2: Beyond the Battlefield" is a must-read for anyone seeking to gain a deeper understanding of World War II, and its social, political, and cultural impact on the world. It will be of interest to history enthusiasts, students, and anyone with an interest in this transformative event in human history. Order now: Don't miss out on this unique and illuminating account of World War II. Order "World War 2: Beyond the Battlefield" now and gain a new perspective on this transformative event in human history.

The Cold War

Author : John Ziff
Publisher : Mason Crest Publishers
ISBN 13 : 9781422233559
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (335 download)

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Download or read book The Cold War written by John Ziff and published by Mason Crest Publishers. This book was released on 2015 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: During the Second World War, the United States and the Soviet Union had worked together to defeat Nazi Germany. But in the years after the war ended, the former allies became bitter rivals. The two superpowers did not fight each other directly; instead, they tried to get other countries to support their political and economic systems. The Soviet Union supported the establishment of Communist governments that would answer to Soviet leaders. The United States spent billions of dollars to rebuild Western Europe and sent military advisers and troops to many places in order to counter the threat of Communist expansion. The period of U.S.-Soviet tensions, from 1947 until the fall of the Soviet Union in 1991, is known as the Cold War. This book in the MAJOR U.S. HISTORICAL WARS series examines the events that led up to the Cold War. It discusses the political and military strategies that the world's two superpowers, the United States and the Soviet Union, employed, and provides information about key people, battles, and events. The policies of the Cold War had an enormous impact on the modern world. Each title in this series contains color photos, maps, chronology and back matter including: an index, further reading lists for books and internet resources, and a series glossary. Mason Crest's editorial team has placed Key Icons to Look for throughout the books in this series in an effort to encourage library readers to build knowledge, gain awareness, explore possibilities and expand their viewpoints through our content rich non-fiction books. Key Icons are as follows: Words to Understand are shown at the front of each chapter with definitions. These words are then used in the prose throughout that chapter, and are emboldened, so that the reader is able to reference back to the definitions- building their vocabulary and enhancing their reading comprehension. Sidebars are highlighted graphics with content rich material within that allows readers to build knowledge and broaden their perspectives by weaving together additional information to provide realistic and holistic perspectives. Text Dependent Questions are placed at the end of each chapter. They challenge the reader's comprehension of the chapter they have just read, while sending the reader back to the text for more careful attention to the evidence presented there. Research Projects are provided at the end of each chapter as well and provide readers with suggestions for projects that encourage deeper research and analysis. A Series Glossary of Key Terms is included in the back matter contains terminology used throughout the series. Words found here broaden the reader's knowledge and understanding of terms used in this field.

The Making of the Cold War Enemy

Author : Ron Theodore Robin
Publisher : Princeton University Press
ISBN 13 : 0691114552
Total Pages : 293 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (911 download)

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Download or read book The Making of the Cold War Enemy written by Ron Theodore Robin and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 2003-01-26 with total page 293 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: He reveals how the academics' intolerance for complexity ultimately reduced the nation's adversaries to borderline psychotics, ignored revolutionary social shifts in post-World War II Asia, and promoted the notion of a maniacal threat facing the United States.".

The Cold War Wilderness of Mirrors

Author : Aden Magee
Publisher : Casemate
ISBN 13 : 1612009948
Total Pages : 337 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (12 download)

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Download or read book The Cold War Wilderness of Mirrors written by Aden Magee and published by Casemate. This book was released on 2021-07-31 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book details the Soviet Military Liaison Mission (SMLM) in West Germany and the U.S. Military Liaison Mission (USMLM) in East Germany as microcosms of the Cold War strategic intelligence and counterintelligence landscape. Thirty years since the fall of the Berlin Wall, the Soviet and U.S. Military Liaison Missions are all but forgotten. Their operation was established by a post-WWII Allied occupation forces' agreement, and missions had relative freedom to travel and collect intelligence throughout East and West Germany from 1947 until 1990. This book addresses Cold War intelligence and counterintelligence in a manner that provides a broad historical perspective and then brings the reader to a never-before documented artifact of Cold War history. The book details the intelligence/counterintelligence dynamic that was among the most emblematic of the Cold War. Ultimately, the book addresses a saga that remains one of the true Cold War enigmas.

On the Front Lines of the Cold War

Author : Seymour Topping
Publisher : LSU Press
ISBN 13 : 0807137308
Total Pages : 488 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (71 download)

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Download or read book On the Front Lines of the Cold War written by Seymour Topping and published by LSU Press. This book was released on 2010-03-15 with total page 488 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The well-known New York Times correspondent narrates his experiences reporting on some of major events and conflicts of the years following World War II and discusses his interviews with such political figures as Mao Tse Tung and Fidel Castro.

On the Battlefields of the Cold War

Author : Victor Israelyan
Publisher : Penn State Press
ISBN 13 : 9780271047737
Total Pages : 442 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (477 download)

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Download or read book On the Battlefields of the Cold War written by Victor Israelyan and published by Penn State Press. This book was released on 2010-11-01 with total page 442 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides unique insights into the volatile inner workings of the Soviet Foreign Ministry from one of the leading diplomats specializing in disarmament.

Toward a New National Defense Strategy: Policing the Battlefields of the Cold War

Author :
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 34 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (644 download)

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Download or read book Toward a New National Defense Strategy: Policing the Battlefields of the Cold War written by and published by . This book was released on 1992 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As the drama of the Second Russian Revolution continues to unfold, the chorus of demands for a new national strategy to deal with the "new world order" reaches ever higher crescendos. (1) Stunned by the speed of these changes and preoccupied by the Persian Gulf and other regional flash points, the development of U.S. national strategy has thus far been slow to respond. A "strategy gap" has developed. To date, our public national strategy has progressed little beyond the "New Defense Strategy" first announced by President Bush at the Aspen Conference of August 2, 1990. (2) This strategy recognized the collapse of the bipolar world order, predicted the replacement of the East-West confrontation with a proliferation of regional conflicts, and promised ' a strong and engaged America."

We Were Soldiers Too

Author : Bob Kern
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781681018454
Total Pages : 158 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (184 download)

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Download or read book We Were Soldiers Too written by Bob Kern and published by . This book was released on 2015-02-28 with total page 158 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Finalist for Book of the Year Military Autobiography in 2015 A GRIPPING, TRUE STORY TOLD FROM THE FRONT LINES AS THE WORLD FACED THE POSSIBILITY OF NUCLEAR WAR This is a personal account of military service and the historical events that were happening during President Reagan's time in office as the world faced the possibility of nuclear war. The author was in the US Army from November 1980 until March 1988 which coincided with President Reagan's time in office. He quickly went from a naive seventeen year old boy to a dedicated die hard soldier ready to sacrifice his life for his country. An assignment that likely would have been at Ground Zero of a nuclear war. On the verge of World War 3 and nuclear war, "We Were Soldiers Too" is about the difficult job of serving in the infantry during a very critical time of the Cold War. Serving as the first line of defense for a Soviet invasion in Germany, he found himself assigned the responsibility of defending an area in the Fulda Gap with only one objective, to hold the advancing Soviets until reinforcements arrived. Read what other veterans think of "We Were Soldiers Too" "An excellent illustration of the lives and sacrifices of our Cold War enlisted service members. I recommend it to all. It brings back memories of those days and what we did during that era." Edward A. Chesky "I highly recommend this for anyone to read, especially for anyone that has served this great Nation. I suspect that my fellow Cold War Veterans will be able to relate to a lot of what this author writes about." Tracy A Stephens "An excellent book about those men who served during the Cold War. Excellent insight into how the Army prepared for a possible Soviet invasion. I highly recommend this book." Gary E. Earls "I too am a Cold War Reagan Soldier and I Enjoyed this Book very much. I think Bob did a great job by putting in writing how we all feel. We were highly Trained and Ready to meet

Elvis’s Army

Author : Brian McAllister Linn
Publisher : Harvard University Press
ISBN 13 : 0674973755
Total Pages : 455 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (749 download)

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Download or read book Elvis’s Army written by Brian McAllister Linn and published by Harvard University Press. This book was released on 2016-09-06 with total page 455 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When the U.S. Army drafted Elvis Presley in 1958, it quickly set about transforming the King of Rock and Roll from a rebellious teen idol into a clean-cut GI. Trading in his gold-trimmed jacket for standard-issue fatigues, Elvis became a model soldier in an army facing the unprecedented challenge of building a fighting force for the Atomic Age. In an era that threatened Soviet-American thermonuclear annihilation, the army declared it could limit atomic warfare to the battlefield. It not only adopted a radically new way of fighting but also revamped its equipment, organization, concepts, and training practices. From massive garrisons in Germany and Korea to nuclear tests to portable atomic weapons, the army reinvented itself. Its revolution in warfare required an equal revolution in personnel: the new army needed young officers and soldiers who were highly motivated, well trained, and technologically adept. Drafting Elvis demonstrated that even this icon of youth culture was not too cool to wear the army’s uniform. The army of the 1950s was America’s most racially and economically egalitarian institution, providing millions with education, technical skills, athletics, and other opportunities. With the cooperation of both the army and the media, military service became a common theme in television, music, and movies, and part of this generation’s identity. Brian Linn traces the origins, evolution, and ultimate failure of the army’s attempt to transform itself for atomic warfare, revealing not only the army’s vital role in creating Cold War America but also the experiences of its forgotten soldiers.

Major Weapons, Minor Wars: Battlefields of the 21st Century

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Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 18 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (713 download)

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Download or read book Major Weapons, Minor Wars: Battlefields of the 21st Century written by and published by . This book was released on 1992 with total page 18 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: History is replete with vivid examples of military failure that can be attributed to an inability to grasp fundamental changes that affect the nature of the next battlefield. This myopia is largely born of perceived success, is constrained by the power of preconceived notions, and is characterized by a heavy reliance on the "lessons" and circumstances which brought success in the last conflict. As the Cold War competition between two superpowers fades into history, America and the world deserve to savor their success at having walked through the gauntlet of nuclear Armageddon. The demise of the Soviet Union does not mean the end of the threat of armed confrontation, however. Indeed, in many ways the relaxation of Cold War pressures could herald the advent of previously constrained regional disputes quickly reaching the combustion point. In any event, one thing appears obvious: the world now stands at the threshold of a new era of violent engagement. America's efforts to shape an effective military capability for this aspect of the new world order will largely determine the nature of our political and economic role in the post-Cold War world. It is therefore imperative that we understand the defining characteristics of tomorrow's battlefield and fashion our military forces accordingly. The purpose of the present study will be to sketch the salient factors affecting the nature of warfare in the wake of the Cold War and to address how the Marine Corps should respond to the challenges and opportunities presented by this new military environment. This response will address the broad philosophical issues that should guide the development of a Marine Corps-specific role in likely military scenarios and will focus on weapons and equipment development as well as new directions for leadership selection and training.

Cold War

Author : Spencer C. Tucker
Publisher : ABC-CLIO
ISBN 13 : 9781851098477
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (984 download)

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Download or read book Cold War written by Spencer C. Tucker and published by ABC-CLIO. This book was released on 2007-09-10 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Berlin In The Balance

Author : Thomas Parrish
Publisher : Da Capo Press, Incorporated
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 424 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (555 download)

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Download or read book Berlin In The Balance written by Thomas Parrish and published by Da Capo Press, Incorporated. This book was released on 1999-05-06 with total page 424 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In June 1948, Soviet authorities in Germany announced a land blockade of the American, British, and French sectors of Berlin. Isolated more than one hundred miles within Soviet-occupied territory, western Berlin was in danger of running out of coal, food, and the courage to stand up to Joseph Stalin.As Berlin in the Balance recounts, this crisis was a turning-point for U.S. policy. Just three years earlier, the Soviet Union had been an ally and Berlin the target of American bombers. In 1946 Winston Churchill had ignited protests by calling for an Anglo-American alliance against the USSR. The Berlin blockade made Churchill's ”iron curtain” through Europe an inescapable reality.Led by Harry S. Truman, the Western Allies refused to back away from Berlin. Instead, they took to the air, packing passenger planes with coal, potatoes, flour, and other necessities. Not even the commanders of the year-old U.S. Air Force believed this fleet could supply western Berlin for long. Its main airport was squeezed among apartment buildings. Autumn would bring blinding fogs. And nobody had ever tried to supply a city of millions by air. Berlin in the Balance tells the full, gripping story of this critical conflict—how it developed and how it played out. Noted historian Thomas Parrish shows us the crisis through the eyes of Truman, Stalin, and other leaders. We hear Berliners cheer the arrival of each ”raisin bomber”; the planes' roar was assurance that the democratic powers had not abandoned them. Through sources made available only after the fall of the USSR, we learn how Soviet leaders planned their strategy to drive out the West, what they feared, and what they hoped to achieve. Berlin in the Balance spotlights a different kind of air force heroism—flying heavy transport planes in weather so bad ”the birds walked,” harassed by Soviet fighters but never firing a shot. Under the decisive leadership of General William H. Tunner, crews took off every three minutes around the clock. Soldiers rushed to maintain the airplanes and runways, master a new radar system, even build a new airport. The operation depended on support from Frankfurt to London to Montana, on the sacrifices of German civilians and the boldness of French saboteurs. Using archives and fresh interviews, Parrish details the full scope and success of ”Operation Vittles.”The Berlin airlift stopped Stalin's expansion in Europe. It helped Truman win his upset election in 1948. And it set the course of East-West conflict for the next forty years. More than sixty U.S. and allied fliers died in this great operation, keeping a besieged city fueled, fed, and free. Berlin in the Balance is a masterful chronicle of this crucial, stirring saga.

War of the Black Heavens

Author : Michael Nelson
Publisher : Potomac Books
ISBN 13 : 9781857532760
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (327 download)

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Download or read book War of the Black Heavens written by Michael Nelson and published by Potomac Books. This book was released on 1997 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Former Reuters journalist Nelson maintains that Western radio institutions such as Radio Free Europe and Radio Liberty were unrivaled forces in the fight against communism and the fall of the Iron Curtain. Covering the period from the first Bolshevik broadcast in 1917 through the failed Soviet coup of 1991, Nelson describes the history of the stations, the efforts of communist governments to jam broadcasts, and the role of radio in introducing a forbidden and exciting culture to citizens of communist countries. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

The Cold War

Author : Odd Arne Westad
Publisher : Basic Books
ISBN 13 : 0465093132
Total Pages : 720 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (65 download)

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Download or read book The Cold War written by Odd Arne Westad and published by Basic Books. This book was released on 2017-09-05 with total page 720 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The definitive history of the Cold War and its impact around the world We tend to think of the Cold War as a bounded conflict: a clash of two superpowers, the United States and the Soviet Union, born out of the ashes of World War II and coming to a dramatic end with the collapse of the Soviet Union. But in this major new work, Bancroft Prize-winning scholar Odd Arne Westad argues that the Cold War must be understood as a global ideological confrontation, with early roots in the Industrial Revolution and ongoing repercussions around the world. In The Cold War, Westad offers a new perspective on a century when great power rivalry and ideological battle transformed every corner of our globe. From Soweto to Hollywood, Hanoi, and Hamburg, young men and women felt they were fighting for the future of the world. The Cold War may have begun on the perimeters of Europe, but it had its deepest reverberations in Asia, Africa, and the Middle East, where nearly every community had to choose sides. And these choices continue to define economies and regimes across the world. Today, many regions are plagued with environmental threats, social divides, and ethnic conflicts that stem from this era. Its ideologies influence China, Russia, and the United States; Iraq and Afghanistan have been destroyed by the faith in purely military solutions that emerged from the Cold War. Stunning in its breadth and revelatory in its perspective, this book expands our understanding of the Cold War both geographically and chronologically, and offers an engaging new history of how today's world was created.