In which sense was the Cold War "hot"?

Question

A.
the U.S. and the Soviet Union fought for colonial territories

B.
the U.S. and the Soviet Union never engaged in direct battle

C.
the U.S. and the Soviet Union engaged in proxy wars

D.
the U.S. and the Soviet Union created strict economic sanctions

Answer 1

C. the U.S. and the Soviet Union engaged in proxy wars.