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Global Supremacy Of The Cold War

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The Cold War was a fight for global supremacy between the United States and the Soviet Union. Although it is not exactly clear as to when the Cold War began, it is believed to begin in mid to late 1945. It lasted for forty-six years and many historians, politicians, and scholars believe that it was the third major war of the twentieth century. Billions of dollars were spent and numerous lives were lost in the fight. The Cold Wars was ignited by the deteriorating relationships of Washington and Moscow. As World War II ended, the Soviet Union had the intent of expanding its security zone and installing governments that would pay allegiance to the Kremlin. The United States also had established a security zone of its own. It has been clear that

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