<p>In today's episode of the A-Level History Podcast, we explore why Marshall aid was primarily directed to Western Europe. We will also try to explain why the Soviet Union viewed the Marshall Plan as U.S. economic imperialism.</p>

In today's episode of the A-Level History Podcast, we explore why Marshall aid was primarily directed to Western Europe. We will also try to explain why the Soviet Union viewed the Marshall Plan as U.S. economic imperialism.

Episode 18: The launch of the Marshall Plan

This podcast covers AQA A-Level History, starting with The Cold War, c1945–1991. Together we will study an era of tension between the USSR, the USA, and their allies which almost led to nuclear conflict. 

Reading and resources list
• J Aldred, Aspects of International Relations, 1945 – 2004, Nelson Thornes.
• S Phillips, The Cold War in Europe and Asia, Heineman.
• D Williamson, Access to History: Europe and the Cold War 1945-1991, Hodder.
• B Lightbody, The Cold War (Questions and Analysis in History), Routledge.

Education

This podcast covers AQA A-Level History, starting with The Cold War, c1945–1991. Together we will study an era of tension between the USSR, the USA, and their allies which almost led to nuclear conflict. Reading and resources list • J Aldred, Aspects of International Relations, 1945 – 2004, Nelson Thornes. • S Phillips, The Cold War in Europe and Asia, Heineman. • D Williamson, Access to History: Europe and the Cold War 1945-1991, Hodder. • B Lightbody, The Cold War (Questions and Analysis in History), Routledge.

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Episode 18: The launch of the Marshall Plan

Episode 18: The launch of the Marshall Plan