Given that the Soviet Union fought in Afghanistan, why was it considered a proxy war?

A. The Soviet Union answered the Afghans’ request for help.
B. The mujahedeen fought on behalf of the United States.
C. The combatants in the war represented myriad interests.
D. The United States did not directly engage in battle.

Question

Given that the Soviet Union fought in Afghanistan, why was it considered a proxy war?

A. The Soviet Union answered the Afghans’ request for help.
B. The mujahedeen fought on behalf of the United States.
C. The combatants in the war represented myriad interests.
D. The United States did not directly engage in battle.

anonymous · Answer

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angeleyes108 · Answer

D. The United States did not directly engage in battle. The US was supporting the Mujahedeen by supplies weapons, in an effort to stop the spread of communism.