re: What was the point of the Cold War?

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You should pick up the book Embers of war, very comprehensive although you could tell some left leaning when referring to certain aspects, but all history is told from some view point. All in all it was very informative. Possibly one of the top five I've read.

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Just finished it and could not recommend it enough especially for people who are interested in how we found our way to vietnam...and why.