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What is a proxy war?
A proxy war or proxy warfare is a war that results when opposing powers use third parties as substitutes for fighting each other directly. So basically, a proxy war is similar to chess, where the "players" use "figures" to fight instead of themselves.
What was the primary purpose the drachen balloon in World War 1?
observation balloon
What was the first conflict in the cold war?
Korean War, was a proxy war.
What is proxy war?
Proxy wars are conflicts instigated by a power that does not actually become engaged in battle. They are fought between third parties on behalf of larger powers.
What two wars occured during the cold war?
The Cold War resulted in the Korean War and the Vietnam War.
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