During the Cold War, there was (were)
A) continuous conversation between United States 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 United States and Soviet ground troops during the Korean War.
E) occasional dogfights between United States and Soviet fighter planes over Europe.

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Although there were tensions and proxy wars between the United States and the Soviet Union during the Cold War, there was no direct military conflict between the two nations. The fear of a nuclear conflict, known as mutually assured destruction, served as a deterrent for both sides to engage in direct military action against each other.

During the Cold War, There Was (Were)