The United States and the Soviet Union came to the brink of nuclear war in 1962 over Soviet missile bases in

a.

Brazil.

c.

Cuba.

b.

Colombia.

d.

Haiti.

The United States and the Soviet Union came to the brink of nuclear war in 1962 over Soviet missile bases in Cuba. This was referred to as the "Cuban Missile Crisis". The US was mostly concerned about the very close proximity of the missiles to its shores.