- Rose to economic prominence via lend-lease programs and became dominant in manufacturing.
- Gained significant global authority, including establishment of United Nations.
- Became a prominent nuclear power by dropping atomic bombs on Japan.
Soviet Union:
- Secured Eastern Europe as satellite states under communist government in post-war settlements.
- Emerged as rival superpower to the United States, resulting in decades-long "Cold War."
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By Rainer Sousa Of all the wonders of antiquity, the Great Pyramid of Giza, located in Egypt, is the only one that can still be seen by tourists today. As proof of the veneration that the Egyptians had for the pharaoh, this monument questions many of the prejudices that usually link the Ancient Worl
The North Africa , North Africa or North Africa, is made up of seven countries:Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Morocco, Sudan, South Sudan and Tunisia. There is located the second largest desert in the world, the Sahara, which has approximately 9 million km2 extension. It is worth remembering that the Afri
The Knights of the Temple in novels, series, movies and video games are usually portrayed as power and wealth-hungry black characters. And what the truth looked like, you can find out by reading the book by Dan Jones, The Templars. The Rise and Fall of the Order of Holy Warriors ”, which is a prize