During the Cold War, There Was (Were)

question 39

Multiple Choice

During the Cold War, there was (were)

• A) continuous conversation between U.S. and Soviet military advisors.
• B) no direct military conflict between the United States and the Soviet Union.
• C) an occasional exchange of artillery fire across the East German/West German border.
• D) direct fighting between U.S. and Soviet ground troops during the Korean War.
• E) occasional dogfights between U.S. and Soviet fighter planes over Europe.

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