Ground-to-Air Missile (SAM)
A missile launched from the ground to intercept and destroy aerial targets like aircraft and missiles. SAMs played a significant role in air defense during the Cold War and beyond.
Gloster Meteor (United Kingdom)
The first jet fighter aircraft to enter service with the Royal Air Force. Although it arrived too late to see action in World War II, it played a significant role in the Cold War.
G.91 (Italy)
A single-seat jet fighter aircraft developed and produced by Fiat Aviazione in the 1950s. While not used in World War II, it served extensively with NATO air forces in the Cold War.
General Electric J47 (United States)
A powerful turbojet engine developed by General Electric in the late 1940s. It powered numerous American jet aircraft, including the F-80 Shooting Star and F-84 Thunderjet, during the Cold War.
Fjords and the Cold War
After World War II, fjords continued to hold strategic importance, particularly during the Cold War. The deep inlets provided ideal locations for submarine bases and naval operations, making them a focal point of Cold War tensions.
Fading Echoes: The Legacy of World War II
The enduring impact of World War II on global politics, society, and culture, including the formation of new alliances, the rise of superpowers, and the development of international organizations.
Faustian Bargain: The Cost of Allied Support
The complex relationship between the Allied powers and the Soviet Union, including the moral dilemmas and strategic compromises involved.
Eye for a New World: Post-War World Order
The profound changes in the global political landscape after World War II, leading to the emergence of new superpowers and the formation of new alliances.
Ewell’s Role in the Cold War
General Ewell’s potential involvement or influence in the Cold War era, including his views on military strategy and international relations.
Euro-Atlantic Security
The security arrangements and alliances, particularly NATO, that aimed to protect Europe from Soviet influence during the Cold War, shaped by the experiences of World War II.