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1980: A Brewing Storm
Tensions between the United States and the Soviet Union begin to heat up as the Cold War escalates when the Soviets launch an invasion against Afghanistan. The two superpowers and their allies enter a renewed period of mutually assured destruction. In the Middle East, the First Gulf War (called the Iran-Iraqi War at the time) begins. -
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March-April, 1983
Pershing II missiles are moved to West Germany. FleetEx '83, the largest fleet exercise to date in the North Pacific, takes place.