Which of the following statements concerning the Soviet military following Stalin's death is most accurate?
A) Overall the Soviet Union played a cautious diplomatic game, almost never engaging in warfare but maintaining a high level of preparedness.
B) The continued growth of the Soviet military led to an increasing willingness on the part of Russian rulers to engage in direct military intervention around the globe.
C) Following Stalin's death, subsequent Soviet rulers enacted a policy of progressive demilitarization.
D) Following World War II, the Soviet military played no significant role in subsequent Russian history.
E) The Soviet military attempted to create a containment system when it came to countering American military moves.
Answer: A