If the Western Allies had pushed further east, or the Soviets further west there might have been some conflict sparking friendly fire incidents without General X/Y/Z going off the reservation.
But if we stick to history 100% up until the POD, 'Unthinkable' is just that, you would need the powerball lottery jackpot of bad luck and poor decision making on both sides in order for Unthinkable to become Plausible.
But if we stick to history 100% up until the POD, 'Unthinkable' is just that, you would need the powerball lottery jackpot of bad luck and poor decision making on both sides in order for Unthinkable to become Plausible.