The Cold War: Origins, Blocus de Berlin, and Korean War

This lecture covers the origins of the Cold War, from the question of areas of influence after World War II to the blocus de Berlin and the Korean War. It delves into the major events such as the Tehran, Yalta, and Potsdam conferences, the shift towards a Cold War logic, and the gradual increase in Soviet influence in Eastern Europe. The lecture also discusses the military aid in Greece, the forced Sovietization of Eastern Europe, and the creation of the Federal Republic of Germany. It concludes with the Korean War, detailing the events leading to the conflict and the involvement of various countries in the war.