The Korean War, 1950-53
- 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 Ruissia 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:Korea divided into two parts along the 38th parallel (North and South Korea). They were both at war with each other and is now known as the Korean War. This was the first war that the United Nations had fought in.
Quote: "The Korean War has also show quite clearly that in a major conflict manpower is as important as horsepower."
Subjunctive question: How would the relationship between American and Korea be different now if the Korean war had not happened?