➀ The U.S. and Soviet Union raced to acquire German technology after WWII, with the U.S. successfully relocating key personnel from Zeiss to West Germany. ➁ The Cold War intensified with both sides viewing each other as threats, leading to technological espionage and development. ➂ The U.S. leveraged acquired German technology to advance its semiconductor industry, while the Soviet Union relied on espionage and replication. ➃ The Soviet Union's chip industry struggled due to lack of innovation, reliance on military contracts, and inability to compete in the global market. ➄ The U.S. maintained a significant lead in chip technology, influencing military capabilities and global market dynamics. ➅ The fall of the Soviet Union marked the end of its chip industry, with Russia inheriting a weakened semiconductor sector.