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1949: Union Of Soviet Socialist Republics
In 1949 the Soviet Union witnessed definite setbacks in Europe and triumphant Communist advances in Asia. The American and British airlift's success in beating the Soviet blockade of Berlin during the winter and the Tito controversy led to a shift in Soviet foreign policy in Europe. The blockade of...
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