12. Nato And The Warsaw Pact Flashcards
Why did western allies what Germany to be strong?
As they saw it as a barrier between themselves and communism
What did the Berlin blockade make the USA realise?
They needed to do more than just give economic support I.e the Marshall plan
When was NATO formed?
In April 1949 in response to the Berlin blockade and air lift
What does NATO stand for?
North Atlantic Military Organisation
Who were the 12 original members of NATO?
USA, Canada, Britain, France, Denmark, Italy, Norway, Belgium, the Netherlands, Portugal, Luxembourg and Ireland
What was the purpose of NATO?
It was a collective defence and military strategy so if one member was under attack, it would be seen as an attack on all the members
What were the capabilities of NATO?
Had access to around 50 divisions, 25 of which were active and in February 1952, it was agreed to dramatically increase the strength of NATO forces
Who held NATO’s nuclear weapons?
Held by the USA, Britain from 1952 and France from 1960
What was the leadership of NATO like?
A collective leadership of the member countries but the USA provided majority of funds and fire power. It also built bases across Western Europe
When was the Warsaw Pact formed?
In 1955 in response to West Germany being allowed to join NATO
Who later joined NATO?
West Germany in 1955
Who was the members of the Warsaw Pact?
There were 8: SU, Bulgaria, Romania, Albania, East Germany, Poland, Hungary and Czechosolakia
What was the purpose of the Warsaw Pact?
Formed as a counter balance to the power of NATO ant too protect The security and interests of countries behind Iron Curtain
What were the capabilities of the Warsaw Pact?
Had approximately 5.5 million personnel and 175 divisions 35,000 tanks and at least 100,000 aircraft
Who held the nuclear weapons within the Warsaw Pact?
The SU
