Why the Cold War Never Became a Hot War

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Cold War Secrets: Why It Never Turned into World War III | Why the Cold War Never Went Nuclear | Cold War Truth: How the World Avoided a Third World War

For over four decades, the United States and the Soviet Union stood on the edge of annihilation. Nuclear missiles were armed. Armies were ready. The slightest spark could have ended civilization. Yet, somehow… the Cold War never turned into World War III.

In this historical deep dive, we uncover the real decisions, events, and personalities that kept the Cold War cold — from the tense Berlin Blockade to the near-apocalyptic Cuban Missile Crisis, from Vietnam to Afghanistan, from backroom diplomacy to nuclear deterrence strategies.

We explore:

The key moments when war almost broke out
How mutually assured destruction (MAD) shaped peace
The role of backchannel diplomacy
The psychological chess match between superpowers
The lessons we can still learn today about avoiding global conflict

📢 If you care about history, truth, and the thin line between peace and war — this is for you.

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