There was a thought that, as the guns fell silent at the close of World War 2, the world might experience a lasting peace. This illusion was shattered fairly quickly, as the Iron Curtain extended into ...

The Cold War was a politically tense period during which the United States and the Soviet Union faced off. The Soviet Union eventually fell after being unable to keep pace with American defense ...

Cold War firearms shaped modern infantry tactics by pushing combat decision-making down to the squad level. The AK-47 and M16 standardized assault rifle doctrine worldwide by prioritizing reliability ...

How Cold War vigilance and secrecy shaped Southern California culture. The Cold War had a profound impact on Southern California's infrastructure, revealing a landscape rife with secrets underneath.