How NATO changed history forever

For decades, the iron curtain represented a geographical divide between The Soviet Union and NATO - two conflicting blocs with opposing ideologies. But why did Europe become so deeply divided? How did Berlin become the epicentre of cold war tensions? And why was the formation of NATO such a threat to the Soviets? 00:00 - The Iron Curtain 00:58 - The Situation in Europe 01:29 - Why the Divide? 02:57 - Truman Doctrine and Marshal Plan 03:59 - Why Berlin was the Key 05:13 - The Berlin Blockade 06:00 - The Berlin Airlift 06:47 - The Problem with the UN 08:17 - NATO Negotiations 09:12 - NATO is Formed 09:41 - NATO Propaganda 11:26 - A Force for Peace 12:28 - End of the Blockade 14:08 - Escalating Concerns 15:07 - The NATO Flag 16:51 - The Warsaw Pact 17:25 - A New Era Begins Explore and licence the film clips used in this video: https://film.iwmcollections.org.uk/collections/_6ANYr79M IWM has an in-perpetuity, exclusive, worldwide right to utilise the digitised NATO collection, including licensing broadcast quality video content to media professionals. Please contact [email protected] Follow IWM on social media: x.com/I_W_M instagram.com/imperialwarmuseums facebook.com/iwm.london tiktok.com/@imperialwarmuseums The appearance of NATO branding and visual information does not imply or constitute NATO endorsement.