Cold war Flashcards
When was the atomic age born?
July 16, 1945
What does ICBM mean?
Intercontinental ballistic missiles
Who is Robert Oppenheimer?
He was an American Theoritical physicists
What is the Iron Curtain?
A boundry separating Europe into separate areas
Who created the term Iron Curtain?
Winston Churchill
Who is Chiang Kai Shek?
Leader of China at the time where a communist civil war broke out
Who is Chiang Kai Shek?
Leader of China at the time where a communist civil war broke out
What was his notable feats?
having defend
What was his notable feats?
having defend gainst japan, mao,
What was his notable feats?
Having defend against Japan, Mao, and the USSR all at once
Who is Mao Tse Tung?
Leader of a Communist army who attacked Chiang’s Army with the help of the USSR
Where did Chiang relocate to after his defeat?
He was ran out of China, and resided in Taiwan
What is Geopolitics?
The study of the influence of such factors as Economics, Geography, etc.
When was the Truman Doctrine created?
February 27th, 1947
what is NATO?
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
What is CENTO?
Central Treaty Organization
What is SEATO?
Southeast Asia Treaty Organization
How long did the Korean Conflict last?
1950-1953
What was another name for the Korean Conflict?
The Forgotten War
Who are the Taliban?
Muslim Extremists who took over Afghanistan and imposed their ruling and ideals
What happened on October 23, 1983?
A bombing within barracks in Beirut that claimed the lives of 242 Americans and 58 French troops
What happened on February 23rd, 1993?
The World Trade Center was bombed, which resulted in 6 casualties and 1000s injured
What was the result of Operation Neptune Spear?
Osama bin laden was tracked and killed by Navy Seal 6 in a Covert Op
