What year did the Cold War begin?

The start of the Cold War indicates the date of March 5, 1946. After the destruction of Hitler, the world was divided into two camps, where the confrontation between the communist and capitalist systems developed. The so-called war of ideologies began to develop in all sectors: military, economic, social. The main rivals were the United States and the USSR, trying to increase their influence over other countries. A dangerous arms race began, which could destroy the globe with the push of a red button.