1. Cuban missile crisis
Thus it came as no surprise when, in mid-1961, CIA sources gained intelligence of the arrival of Soviet combat and transport aircraft, including the light bomber IL-28 and the state of the art MIG-15s, 17s and 19s. ... On the other hand, the blockade could be perceived as a form of attack, or an "offensive-defense", by the Soviets and Cubans and they could retaliate. ... Alternative 3 The final option for the US would be military action, in the form of air strikes, targeting Cuba (in specific the missiles). ... The Soviets would perceive the move as more defensive and strategic and would b...
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