Thankfully for humanity, level heads prevailed in these dangerous situations. For this list, well be looking at various times in which World War III, or at least a major international skirmish, nearly broke out. Our countdown includes The Incident at Pristina Airport, The Russian Invasion of Ukraine, The Cuban Missile Crisis, and more! Which of these stories scares you the most? Let us know in the comments below!

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