Which best describes how a proxy war differs from a traditional war?
a) the opposing powers in a proxy war engage in a propaganda war.
b) the opposing powers in a proxy war use others to fight on their behalf.
c) the opposing powers in a proxy war use trade and economic means to fight each other.
d) the opposing powers in a proxy war never openly acknowledge their involvement.

B) The opposing powers in a proxy war use others to fight on their behalf.

A proxy war is one in which the opposing parties that are fighting are in fact acting on the instigation or on behalf of other parties that are not directly involved in the hostilities. This usually takes the form of funding, military training, arms of other types of material assistance. Proxy wars were common during the Cold War, as they were seen as a safer alternative to direct conflict between the Soviet Union and the United States. It is not always easy to establish which wars can be considered proxy wars, but some common examples include the Angolan Civil War, the Nicaraguan Revolution and the Vietnam War.