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

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Responses

the building of the Berlin Wall
the building of the Berlin Wall

the occupation of Germany after World War II
the occupation of Germany after World War II

the Bay of Pigs
the Bay of Pigs

the fall of the Berlin Wall
the fall of the Berlin Wall

1 answer

The event considered the closest the Soviet Union and the United States came to actual war during the Cold War is the Bay of Pigs. However, it's important to note that the Cuban Missile Crisis, which is not mentioned in your options, was actually the closest point of confrontation. Among the provided choices, the Bay of Pigs is the most relevant as it was a significant event that heightened tensions, even if it didn't escalate to direct war.