Question

What is the significance of the arms race to the U.S. & West’s response to the Hungarian Revolt?

Answer 1

Arms Race Facts - 2: The United States wanted to show that it was stronger, more able and more intelligent than the USSR, and vice-versa. Arms Race Facts - 3: The competitive nature of the two nations led to the Cold War Arms Race in which both sides competed to develop more powerful weapons, new delivery systems and obtain more nuclear weapons.