Soviet-China Relations: From Alliance to Conflict

This chapter traces the complex relationship between the Soviet Union and China, from their alliance during the Chinese Civil War to their eventual conflict in the 1960s. It explores key events such as the Chi Feng massacre, Mao's rise to power, and the consequences of the CCP's victory in 1949. It also delves into the worsening relations, tensions, and border skirmishes that occurred during the 1960s, including the Soviets considering the use of nuclear land mines.