Creation of NATO Flashcards
1
Q
What was NATO
A
The North Atlantic treaty organisation
2
Q
Why was NATO a formed
A
In response to starlings aggression during the Berlin blockade
3
Q
Who was the with the original members of NATO
A
USA
Uk
Canada
France
Denmark
Iceland
Italy
Norway
4
Q
What was the NATO
A
A military alliance committed all members to defend each other
5
Q
Why was NATO good
A
Alliance was supported by large numbers of troops there was a large number of troops in west Germany by 1953 five divisions of troops were permanently based here
6
Q
How did Stalin See NATO 
A
As a threat to the USSR and Eastern Europe