The Cold War: A Post-cold War History Instant

Both sides held enough weapons to ensure "Mutually Assured Destruction" (MAD).

The U.S. pledged to stop the spread of communism. The Cold War: A Post-Cold War History

Competition shifted to technological dominance and the moon landing. 3. The Collapse (1980–1991) Both sides held enough weapons to ensure "Mutually

Increased economic and military pressure on the Soviets. The Cold War: A Post-Cold War History

The U.S. emerged as the sole superpower, but China and Russia have since challenged this status.

The closest the world came to nuclear war in 1962. 2. Détente and Proxy Wars (1963–1979)