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This meant that if the Soviets had attacked the US with nuclear-based weapons, the US would not be hesitant to retaliate and strike back with their own nuclear bombs. This idea is what characterises the Cold War, because if one power struck another power with similar capabilities (using such devastating weaponry), then it would mean mutually assured destruction for all participants.

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