Der Kalte Krieg
Example: Der Kalte Krieg prägte die internationale Politik des 20. Jahrhunderts.
Definition
"Der Kalte Krieg" refers to the period of political tension and military rivalry between the United States and the Soviet Union after World War II, characterized by ideological conflict, espionage, and proxy wars without direct large-scale fighting between the two superpowers.
Etymology
The term "der Kalte Krieg" literally means 'the Cold War' in German. It was coined to describe the state of hostility that did not escalate into open warfare, hence 'cold' instead of 'hot.' The phrase gained popularity during the early Cold War era to capture the unique nature of this prolonged conflict.
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