Which of these factors played a major role in preventing a war between the Soviet Union and the United States?
A.
a successful rebuilding of relations between the Soviets and the Western Allies
B.
the Soviet Union's stronger military compared to the United States
C.
more Allied support to the United States than the Soviet Union
D.
fear of a nuclear war between the two nations
1 answer
The correct answer is: D. fear of a nuclear war between the two nations.
The presence of nuclear weapons and the doctrine of mutually assured destruction (MAD) played a significant role in deterring direct military conflict between the United States and the Soviet Union during the Cold War.
