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What was the 'Double-Track Decision' made by NATO in 1979?

  1. To expel member states refusing to meet collective defense spending commitments
  2. To deploy nuclear missiles in Europe while negotiating arms reductions
  3. To establish two separate command structures for a possible nuclear conflict
  4. To double West German troop strength unconditionally
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Correct answer: To deploy nuclear missiles in Europe while negotiating arms reductions

This decision responded to the Soviet deployment of SS-20 missiles. NATO deployed Pershing II and Cruise missiles in Western Europe as a counter-move, while offering to negotiate the removal of both sides' intermediate-range weapons.

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