History GCSE

NATO

What NATO means in History GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.

Definition of NATO

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Reference: Pearson Edexcel

A defensive military alliance formed by Western powers in 1949 in response to the perceived Soviet threat following the Berlin Blockade.

Pearson Edexcel · Option P4: Key topic 1: The origins of the Cold War, 1941–58 - 2 The development of the Cold War (study guide)

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Option P4: Key topic 1: The origins of the Cold War, 1941–58 - 2 The development of the Cold War (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)

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