尽管两国在意识形态上存在分歧，但美国和苏联在对德战争中成了同盟国。

战争结束后，斯大林开始在欧洲传播共产主义，美国和苏联之间的紧张关系日益加剧。

继英国停止对土耳其和希腊的援助后，美国也拒绝向共产主义国家提供援助。

柏林被分为两个独立的城市，而欧洲本身也在分裂，因为这些国家要与对立的英美苏等国家保持着一致。

毛泽东和蒋介石派系之间的中国内战，把美国武装力量带到了反对共产主义的战场上。

在斯大林牢牢控制东欧的时期，中国信奉共产主义，歇斯底里的反共产主义情绪在美国蔓延。

Stalin's death brings hope that tensions will ease between the Soviet Union and the United States, and Nikita Khrushchev becomes the new Soviet Leader.

The Soviet Union launches its first satellite into orbit while the United States' own space program lags behind.

President Kennedy confronts Kruschev when the Soviet Union begins to deploy nuclear missiles in Cuba

The United States continues its containment of communism by becoming involved in Vietnam's ongoing struggle, leading to enormous public disapproval of the policy.

A look at how technology shaped the politics of the Cold War era, including the United States' Mutual Assured Destruction strategy and the introduction of missiles with multiple payloads.

An examination of the effects of the Cold War upon the populace, including civil rights movements and protests that led to policy changes.

The Soviet Union continues its aggressive European policy by invading Czechoslovakia and crushing the Prague Spring Revolution.

The history of communism in China, from Mao Tse-tung's victory to President Nixon's trip to China in 1972.

A look at the era of detente that resulted in cooperation and exchange between the United States and the Soviet Union.

An examination of how the major powers fought by proxy in different areas of the world throughout the era.

The United States utilizes different ways to fight the spread of communism in its own hemisphere, from Guatamala to Grenada.

Unrest in Eastern Europe and the Oil Crisis threatens to undermine the progress made by detente.

An examination of the effects of religious fundamentalism upon the United States and the Soviet Union's foreign policies.

A look at the hidden front of the Cold War involving subterfuge and secret intelligence gathering.

The Soviet Union's economy falters as it struggles to keep up in the arms and technology race.

The Soviet Union loses its grip on Eastern Europe as the Berlin Wall comes down and the Cold War comes to an end.

冷战时代随着苏联帝国的衰落而结束，新政策由米哈伊尔戈尔巴乔夫和鲍里斯叶利钦实施。