The Berlin Airlift And The Vietnam War
Cold War Research Paper The Cold War was a competitive rivalry between the United States and the Soviet Union. It lasted from the late 1940s until 1991, which was the collapse of the Soviet Union. The Berlin Airlift and the Vietnam War altered the worldwide bond between the Western Powers, Soviet Union, and Vietnam. These two historic conflicts that occurred during the Cold War impacted the nations involved. The Berlin Airlift was one of the greatest aviation engagements in history; while on the other hand, the Vietnam War was the United States response to stop the spread of communism which led to protests and destruction. One very important event that took place in global history was the Berlin airlift, which lasted from 1948 to 1949.
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It was quite harsh for the Berliners during the winter months of the airlift. Food was strictly limited and fresh vegetables were rare. There were extreme power cuts, due to the city’s power plant being cut off in the Soviet sector (Halvorsen. http://www.spiritoffreedom.org/airlift.html). East and West Germany became the Democratic Republic of Germany and Federal Republic of Germany, respectively. This continued until 1990. (http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/history/mwh/ir2/berlinblockaderev2.shtml). Stalin 's militant actions also lead to the development of NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization), which was created to stop communist threats in parts of Europe. Also, because of Stalin’s actions, the United States became more involved in European military security. (Harrisville, …show more content…
The United States spent more than $120 billion on the war in Vietnam. This immense spending led to inflation. All of the anti-war protests left a tear between American citizens. Some people saw no point in the war and hated the idea. Others thought that opposing the war was unpatriotic. An estimated 3 million Vietnamese were wounded, while 2 million died and another 12 million became refugees. The war left Vietnam in shambles. Infrastructure was completely destroyed, as well as the economy. Conflicts with neighboring nations like China and Cambodia led to periodic violence which continued in Vietnam for 15 years.
It was quite harsh for the Berliners during the winter months of the airlift. Food was strictly limited and fresh vegetables were rare. There were extreme power cuts, due to the city’s power plant being cut off in the Soviet sector (Halvorsen. http://www.spiritoffreedom.org/airlift.html). East and West Germany became the Democratic Republic of Germany and Federal Republic of Germany, respectively. This continued until 1990. (http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/history/mwh/ir2/berlinblockaderev2.shtml). Stalin 's militant actions also lead to the development of NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization), which was created to stop communist threats in parts of Europe. Also, because of Stalin’s actions, the United States became more involved in European military security. (Harrisville, …show more content…
The United States spent more than $120 billion on the war in Vietnam. This immense spending led to inflation. All of the anti-war protests left a tear between American citizens. Some people saw no point in the war and hated the idea. Others thought that opposing the war was unpatriotic. An estimated 3 million Vietnamese were wounded, while 2 million died and another 12 million became refugees. The war left Vietnam in shambles. Infrastructure was completely destroyed, as well as the economy. Conflicts with neighboring nations like China and Cambodia led to periodic violence which continued in Vietnam for 15 years.