Question by curious: Were the USA and USSR really militarily balanced in the Cold War or was one stronger than the other? Economically, the US dwarfed the USSR. But in military terms, wre the two really balanced? USSR had more nuclear weapons, a far … [Read more...] about Were the USA and USSR really militarily balanced in the Cold War?
History and Politics
How did the Soviets silence Sakharov?
Question by asdfghjkl: how specifically did the Soviets silence Andrei Sakharov? Answers and Views: Answer by az helpful scholarHe was arrested on January 22, 1980, following his public protests against the Soviet Invasion of Afghanistan in 1979 … [Read more...] about How did the Soviets silence Sakharov?
Three parallels between Leon Trotsky and Snowball?
Question by Alliiieee!!!!!!: What are three parallels between Leon Trotsky and Snowball? I have to write a research paper on the parallels between Leon Trotsky and Snowball from the novel Animal Farm. I need three main ideas and I have no idea where … [Read more...] about Three parallels between Leon Trotsky and Snowball?
How do you compare McCain with Medvedev?
Question by chidzo m: How do you compare McCain with Medvedev? Birds of a war-feather? Answers and Views: Answer by LucciMedvedev is a war criminal for invading Georgia. McCain is a war HERO. Read all the answers in the comments. Give your own … [Read more...] about How do you compare McCain with Medvedev?
The differences between Lenin and Trotsky?
Question by Ryan Green: What are the differences between Lenin and Trotsky? What are the differences between Lenin and Trotsky? E.G. Who was smarter? Just give me facts about both of them or lead me to a site which has facts. Thanks. Answers and … [Read more...] about The differences between Lenin and Trotsky?
What does trotsky mean under liberalism?
Question by Noel Babu: What does trotsky mean when he mentions liberalism? Trotsky often describes liberalism in a very hostile manner. He mentions that the Social Democrats should fight against liberalism for a proletariat revolution. Does he mean … [Read more...] about What does trotsky mean under liberalism?
Who are Sakharov and Bonner?
Question by Kevin7: Who are Andrei Sakharov and Yelena Bonner? Answers and Views: Answer by ammianusAndrei Sakharov (1921-1989) was a Russian nuclear physicist. He was important in Soviet Union developing the H-Bomb, but was against its use as a … [Read more...] about Who are Sakharov and Bonner?