The Conscience of a Conservative · Character
The Soviets
The Soviet Union as a geopolitical adversary in the Cold War context.
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Also known as the Soviets
First appearance: X: The Soviet Menace
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Mentioned as having superior conventional manpower; their nuclear parity and propaganda are seen as threats.
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