Why did the Cod Wars raise questions about NATO?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. Britain and Iceland were allies, yet British ships and Icelandic coast guard vessels faced each other
- Step 1: Both countries were NATO members. Step 2. Iceland considered leaving, but the dispute was settled in 1976. Answer: Britain and Iceland were allies, yet British ships and Icelandic coast guard vessels faced each other. Why not the others: They were not enemies, and Iceland did not leave.
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