During the height of the Cold War,what would the United States likely have done if it had discovered that the Soviet Union was secretly installing nuclear missiles in another country close to the United States?

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The best course of action would be to immediately block the transport of the missiles to the installation site and then negotiate with the Soviet Union to reach an agreement. Engaging in direct military conflict (option B) would have been a risky move that could have potentially led to a nuclear war. Allowing the missiles to be delivered and then confiscating them (option A) would have been difficult and dangerous given the likelihood of armed conflict. Withdrawing from NATO and unilaterally attacking the Soviet Union (option D) would not have been a sensible option as it would have left the United States isolated and vulnerable.

During the Height of the Cold War,what Would the United