Question

How was the cold war different from other wars? (4 reasons)

Answer 1

It was different because for four decades after the end of World War II, the United States and the Soviet Union became locked in what would become known as the Cold War. The Cold War would be quite different from past wars. Most wars had been "hot" wars where there had been direct armed conflict between opponents. 

Answer 2

According to Apex the answer is The two main opponents did not fight each other directly.