Warsaw Pact
Definition
The Warsaw Pact was a military alliance formed in 1955 by the Soviet Union and several Eastern European countries, as a response to NATO. It aimed to create a unified defense against Western threats.
Analogy
Imagine you and your friends forming a club to protect yourselves from bullies at school. This is similar to how the Warsaw Pact was created - countries coming together for mutual protection.
Related terms
NATO: A military alliance formed in 1949 by several Western countries, including the United States, as a response to Soviet aggression during the Cold War.
Iron Curtain: A term coined by Winston Churchill referring to the division between communist and non-communist countries in Europe during the Cold War.
Berlin Wall: A physical barrier constructed by East Germany in 1961, separating West Berlin (capitalist) from East Berlin (communist). It became a symbol of the Cold War divide.
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