Question

Why did the United States and the Soviet Union NOT want to fight each other directly during the Cold War?

Answer 1

The United States and the Soviet Union not wanted to fight each other directly during the Cold War because both sides were afraid of fighting each other directly.

Answer 2

Both nations did not want to fight directly because of the threat of a nuclear Holocaust, They were the most powerful nations that spread influence and dominance to surrounding countries and fighting them directly would have started another World war.