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The Cuban Missile Crisis
A few "Fascinating Facts About The Cuban Missile Crisis"..........
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From October 16 to October 28, 1962, the world held its breath as the U.S. and Soviet Union came dangerously close to nuclear war. It was the closest the Cold War ever came to turning into a full-scale conflict.
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On October 27, 1962, a Soviet submarine commander nearly launched a nuclear torpedo at U.S. ships, believing war had already started. One officer, Vasili Arkhipov, stopped the launch—possibly saving the world from nuclear disaster.
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Before the Cuban Missile Crisis was resolved, the United States had over 120,000 troops prepared for an invasion of Cuba. 40,000 Soviet troops were already stationed on the island, prepared to defend Cuba if war broke out. Had the invasion happened, it could have triggered World War III.
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