History A-Level

Soviet bloc

What Soviet bloc means in History A-Level, as defined for AQA.

Definition of Soviet bloc

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A bloc of satellite states across Eastern Europe, formed gradually between 1945 and 1948 using political manipulation, intimidation and 'salami tactics' alongside military presence.

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