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A period of severe tension between the United States and the Soviet Union, the Cold War proved to be a pivotal period in world history. Lasting from the mid 1940s to the early 1990s, the Cold War shaped the world in many ways. Through numerous conflicts arising from the spread of communist ideals, both the US and Soviet Union engaged in several tactics and activities to negatively affect the other nation's ability to engage in war, or what is more important in this case, the other nation's spread of influence. I believe the Cold War was indeed a form of Total War as there are several examples that serve as evidence. These include the proxy wars that took place around the world, the arms race and nuclear standoff, and the extensive foreign aid distributed by the rivaling countries to impede the spread of communist and democratic ideals.
Though the Soviet Union and United States never directly engaged in military combat, both felt the repercussions for their support of other......

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