Operation Unthinkable Speculation

Speculating on the hypothetical Operation Unthinkable reveals the stark military imbalance between the Soviets and the Western Allies in 1945. If conflict had erupted, public support would have hinged on who struck first, with the Soviets likely holding the upper hand. This intriguing scenario raises questions about how history might have labeled such a conflict—would it be seen as World War Three or merely a continuation of the previous war?