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[–] PugJesus@kbin.social 12 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

The Cold War will be won by whichever side can keep their troops warmer!

I can't find much info on this, but I suspect it was designed after we found out by personal experience in the Korean War that freezing troops on the frontline are considerably less effective.