Chapter 33: The Second Cold War 1979-85: Afghanistan, Reagan and the Arms Race Reignited

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Understand the key principles behind The Second Cold War 1979-85: Afghanistan, Reagan and the Arms Race Reignited.
Apply these ideas to exam-style questions.
Recall the essential definitions and key terms.