|
History of the Warsaw
Pact map
by James Mayfield (Chairman, European Heritage Library)
 Print
this Article • About
the Author • Bibliography/Sources
Below is an map the EHL has
published charting the historic power and influence of the
Soviet Union on the former Axis territories or nations in
Central and Eastern Europe, specifically the Warsaw Pact union
of Communist-ruled nations from its formation in 1955 until
the dissolution of it and the Soviet Union in 1991. If you
have any questions, feel free to notify us.
Mapping Information &
Extra Notes:
In short, the Warsaw Pact
was collectively a puppet union of the nations annexed by
the Soviet Union from the Axis (especially Germany, Hungary,
and Romania) after World War II. Instead of formally merging
with the Soviet Union, which would have caused mass revolt
and expense for the Russian government, Stalin bound them
together as protective allies against the encroachment of
their former Allies, the West, who now became their enemies.
Many disputes of ideology, ethnicity, and culture appeared
during the Cold War, all of which noted on the map, that led
to the dissolution of the Warsaw Pact gradually.
The Soviet Union (USSR) is
shown in red to show the borders
of the host power in contrast with the puppet Warsaw Pact
states. So too, the Jugoslav republic is shown in green,
as each of the three powers remained relatively independent
but offered mutual assistance both ideologically and financially.
The Warsaw Pact is shown in blue,
including Albania.
Dates and information are
shown by each nation to show the duration of membership in
the Warsaw Pact union, and any noted revolts and revolutions
against the Soviets.
Click the below map
for the full-size version! Click on the map to zoom.
If an error has been made,
please notify the EHL Staff.
________________________________________
ABOUT
THE AUTHOR:
James Mayfield is the owner
and Chairman of the European Heritage Library. I am working
for a doctorate in history, with a specific emphasis on Islamic
and European histories. I am well versed in all world cultures,
ethnicities, religions, languages, politics, and historical
evolution in relation to and against each other.
BIBLIOGRAPHY/SOURCES
USED:
The image used as the basis
for the map is widely redistributed and is not protected.
|
