That's right. And it would have won the war, among many other great things that would not have led to this hellscape we live in. Could it have triggered WWIII in Europe? Perhaps, but the allies were stronger at that time and had deliverable nukes. So more than likely the Soviets would have backed down and the Cold War would have not really been a thing, since it was all about anxiety over whether or not there would be a shooting war. It's called "nuclear de-escalation".
No kidding. You suggested throwing nukes at communist airfields near the border.
That's right. And it would have won the war, among many other great things that would not have led to this hellscape we live in. Could it have triggered WWIII in Europe? Perhaps, but the allies were stronger at that time and had deliverable nukes. So more than likely the Soviets would have backed down and the Cold War would have not really been a thing, since it was all about anxiety over whether or not there would be a shooting war. It's called "nuclear de-escalation".
Oh well, 'more than likely' we wouldn't have a nuclear war. 30% chance, tops. Carry on boys, what's a few megadeaths?