The statement is True; the first significant conflict occurred in Greece and Turkey during the late 1940s as part of Cold War tensions. The U.S. supported anti-communist forces in Greece and provided assistance to Turkey. This marked the beginning of the U.S.-Soviet confrontation in the post-World War II era.
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The statement is True; the first significant military conflict between the U.S. and the Soviet Union post-World War II occurred in Greece and Turkey, rooted in Cold War tensions. The U.S. engaged in support of anti-communist movements against Soviet influence. This conflict exemplifies early Cold War dynamics. ;