What aspect of the Cold War arms race made it so terrifying?

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Sim W.
May 12, 2017

Nuclear power

Explanation:

Nuclear power was the most appalling aspect of the Cold War, since it could have led to the end of life on earth if a nuclear war had been triggered. Nuclear annihilation was a real threat and each side tried to accumulat nuclear power.

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