I don't think there is any universal consensus on this topic.

I agree. However, the number of serious historians agreeing with Jay's
view of things is really, really small.

To which view are you referring?

If you're talking about the fact that you'd probably be speaking
Russian without American intervention on Europe's behalf from 1946
through 1990, you'll have a hard time finding a legitimate historian
who would contradict me.
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Jay Honeck
Iowa City, IA
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