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Some, sure. Have a look into what Israel is doing with rockets launched at it, for example. Even planes, in the right position, can have some effect. Still going to be a lot of blasts, but it helps.

Draw, more or less.

Yep.

Something about being more loyal and reliable. The Soviets were probably more surprised about Mao winning the civil war than the Americans, really.

Trotsky, yes. Less industrialized, but better skilled, and more active internationally. Be about the same level of match for the Nazis as Stalin's USSR.