Why were Cold War tensions more dangerous than World War II? The United States had no guarantee of winning the conflicts, unlike World War II O Mutually Assured Destruction would happen since both sides had nuclear weapons. Both the United States and the USSR could cause damage limited to Europe and Asia. ) The United States and Russia were allies who could pressure countries who disagreed with them.

Why were Cold War tensions more dangerous than World War II? The United States had no guarantee of winning the conflicts, unlike World War II O Mutually Assured Destruction would happen since both sides had nuclear weapons. Both the United States and the USSR could cause damage limited to Europe and Asia. ) The United States and Russia were allies who could pressure countries who disagreed with them.