Question

What would be some characteristics of a Cold War as opposed to a hot war?

Answer 1

A cold war is where tensions are high but no actual fighting occurs, whereas a hot war is where war is formally declared.

Answer 2

One main characteristic is that a cold war is carried out by the government where the main goal is to defeat each other on the political stage not on the battle field. A hot war is an actual war between to countries army. This can result in many lives lost and lots of destruction.

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