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What does NATO stand for?

North Atlantic Treaty Organisation

What is NATO?

A military alliance of Western powers

When was NATO set up?

1949

Why was NATO set up?

To provide a counterforce for the Soviet armies of Eastern Europe and to protect other NATO countries from the threat of Communism Signup and view all the answers

How many founding members of NATO were there?

12 Signup and view all the answers

Who were the 12 founding members of NATO?

Belgium, Britain, Canada, Denmark, France, Iceland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, the USA Signup and view all the answers

What was the Warsaw Pact?

Stalin's response to NATO Signup and view all the answers

When was the Warsaw Pact set up?

1955 Signup and view all the answers

Why was the Warsaw Pact set up?

The Soviets claimed that it was to protect its member nations, but it actually was to give their control of the member nations' armies Signup and view all the answers

Who were part of the Warsaw Pact?

Communist European nations such as the USSR, Bulgaria, Czechoslovakia, Poland, and also China Signup and view all the answers

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NATO Overview

Acronym for North Atlantic Treaty Organisation.
Established in 1949 as a military alliance among Western countries.
Formed to counter the Soviet military threat and protect member nations from Communism.
Initially consisted of 12 founding members: Belgium, Britain, Canada, Denmark, France, Iceland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, and the USA.

Warsaw Pact Overview

Created in 1955 as a direct response to NATO by Joseph Stalin.
Was framed as a protective measure for member nations but primarily served to exert Soviet control over their military forces.
Included Communist countries in Europe such as the USSR, Bulgaria, Czechoslovakia, and Poland, with China also being involved.

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Test your knowledge about NATO and the Warsaw Pact with these flashcards. Learn key facts such as the meaning of NATO, its establishment, and its purpose in the context of global military alliances. Perfect for students of history and international relations.