Euromissiles
A term referring to the deployment of intermediate-range ballistic missiles (IRBMs) in Europe by the United States and Soviet Union during the Cold War. While not directly related to World War II, this arms race highlights the tensions and potential for conflict that arose after the war.
Euromissile Crisis
A period of heightened tension during the Cold War, sparked by the deployment of US Euromissiles in Europe, leading to diplomatic negotiations and arms control agreements.
Ekranoplan Caspian Sea
A term referring to the development and testing of ekranoplanes in the Caspian Sea by the Soviet Union during the Cold War. The Caspian Sea provided a large and relatively safe testing ground for these experimental aircraft.
Ejército Revolucionario del Pueblo
A Peruvian guerrilla group that emerged in the 1960s, known for its Marxist-Leninist ideology and its armed struggle against the Peruvian government.
Ejército de Liberación Nacional de El Salvador
A Salvadoran guerrilla group that emerged in the 1970s, known for its Marxist-Leninist ideology and its armed struggle against the Salvadoran government.
Ejército de Liberación Nacional de Honduras
A Honduran guerrilla group that emerged in the 1970s, known for its Marxist-Leninist ideology and its armed struggle against the Honduran government.
Ejército de Liberación Nacional de Costa Rica
A Costa Rican guerrilla group that emerged in the 1970s, known for its Marxist-Leninist ideology and its armed struggle against the Costa Rican government.
Ejército de Liberación Nacional de República Dominicana
A Dominican guerrilla group that emerged in the 1960s, known for its Marxist-Leninist ideology and its armed struggle against the Dominican government.
Ejército de Liberación Nacional de Argentina
A small Argentine guerrilla group that emerged in the 1960s, known for its Marxist-Leninist ideology and its armed struggle against the Argentine government.
Ejército de Liberación Nacional de Uruguay
A Uruguayan guerrilla group that emerged in the 1960s, known for its Marxist-Leninist ideology and its armed struggle against the Uruguayan government.