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Asia as a distinct Cold War arena

Asia as a distinct Cold War arena

Map of East and Southeast Asia showing China, divided Korea and Vietnam, Taiwan, US-backed states, communist influence, and the Ho Chi Minh Trail through Laos and Cambodia

The Cold War in Asia was shaped by three forces at once: local conflicts, decolonisation, and superpower intervention. That is why it cannot be explained as the European Cold War simply moved east.

The Cold War in Asia 1945–1993 Lesson

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Step-by-step lessons on OCR AS Level History The Cold War in Asia 1945–1993. Each one builds up to exam-style questions.

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