The Cuban Missile Crisis, Part 1 of 2
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The Cold War in Europe
The Soviets had medium-range missiles that could hit both China or Europe in a defensive manner. But they did not have the long-range missiles sufficient to act as a deterrent against the United States directly. The only way they could have done this is by increasing the number of long-range missile launchers inside the Soviet Union. America's entire Cold War credibility, they feel, rests upon protecting West Berlin. For President Kennedy and his advisors, for many who share their ideals, West Berlin is a beacon of light surrounded on all sides by Communism.
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