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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 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 idea from the Cold War is most similar to this scenario?
Arms race
Why the US fought in Vietnam war?
To prevent the spread of communism as a proxy war to the ongoing Cold War with the USSR.
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