The principal two antagonists during the Cold War were _____.

Red China and Soviet Union

Soviet Union and United States

United States and Great Britain

Great Britain and Red China

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Soviet Union and United States is the correct answer.

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Soviet Union and United States

The United states represented the "First World", the capitalist, democratic west and was the major power. The Soviet Union represented the "Second world" or communist, command economy east and constituted its major power. There were other large minor powers but they were secondary in power and capability and generally depended upon or followed the lead of the US and USSR, respective of their allegiances.