The Korean War, 1950-53
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- Korea originally divided at end of WWII between USA and Russia along the 38th parallel
- War between north and south Korea
- Often seen as a de-facto war between USA and its western allies and China and Russia and other Communist states.
- War see-saws back and forth
- Turning point at Inchon Landings
- Chinese send almost a million troops to support the north
- United Nations led by Gen. MacCarthur
Summary: After Korea was divided at the end of WWII, a war broke out between the north and south. China sent almost 1 million troops to support the north.
Subjective question: If it hadn't been for the Inchon Landings, would there still be a south Korea?
Quote: “In the simplest of terms, what we are doing in Korea is this: We are trying to prevent a third world war.” - Harry S. Truman
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