In addition, the United States played in the war, and as the largest creditor of the coalition, which after the war proved to be financially dependent on the United States. ... However, by 1945 the country was far from the pre-war economic indicators. ... Even the possession of US nuclear weapons could significantly affect the balance of forces in the area. ... Dollars - about 40% of the total budget of 36 billion. dollars, which is more than 10 times higher than the costs in 1938. ... Markedly increased and the size of the armed forces themselves, who number in the July 1, 1947 was supposed...

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