Question

Which event is considered the closest the Soviet Union and the US came to actual war during the Cold War?

Answer 1

The Cuban Missile Crisis of 1962 is widely regarded as the event during the Cold War that brought the Soviet Union and the United States closest to actual war. It was a standoff between the two superpowers when the Soviet Union deployed nuclear missiles in Cuba, just 90 miles off the coast of Florida. The crisis escalated tensions to an alarming level, with both sides on the brink of nuclear conflict. However, through intense diplomatic negotiations, a peaceful resolution was reached, averting direct confrontation and potential war.