Global Conflicts of the Cold War

Vietnam War: A prolonged war (1954–1975) between North Vietnam, backed by its communist allies including the Soviet Union, and South Vietnam, backed by the United States.

Korean War: A conflict (1950-1953) between North Korea (with support from China and the USSR) and South Korea (with principal support from the USA). It was one of the earliest major crises of the Cold War.

Cuban Missile Crisis: A 13-day confrontation in October 1962 between the United States and the Soviet Union over Soviet ballistic missiles deployed in Cuba. It is often considered as the closest approach to a full-scale nuclear war between these superpowers.