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The US sent troops into Korea from Japanese military bases where US troops were stationed to help South Korea resist the North Korean invasion . The intervention of Chinese troops widened the war .
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∙ 15y agoUS landed in South Korea and attacked North Korean forces, ultimately Invading North Korea and also Chinese Air Space.
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∙ 15y agoTo counter attack the Communist North Koreans.
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∙ 13y agoWe helped South Korea out because we didnt want Communism to spread. If N. Korea had one, communism would have spread.
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Why did US president Truman fear the North Korean invasion South Korea?
truman believed it was the soviet communist powers that was truly behind the invasion of south korea
Did the North Koreans invade South Korea first or had the US already entered the war?
On June 25, 1950 at 11:00 a.m. Kim Il Sung, Premier of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, declared war on South Korea. This declaration of war came 7 hours after North Korean forces began the invasion of South Korea. The US had, for the most part, left Korea after assisting in the establishment of a democratic government south of the 38th parallel. There were no major US units in Korea at the time the invasion began.
Why did the US invade the Korean peninsula?
To restore South Korea after it had been invaded by North Korea. The US invaded Korea twice. The first time was in 1945 when the US and the USSR agreed to invade the Korean Peninsula to defeat the ruling Japanese. The USSR invaded from the north and, as agreed, stopped at the 38th parallel. The US invaded from the south and stopped at the same line. The second time, in 1950, the US only invaded North Korea. The Republic of Korea (South Korea) requested US assistance, so when the US entered South Korea it was by invitation, not invasion. The invasion of North Korea was part of the objective of eliminating the North Korean ability to effectively re-invade South Korea.
US response to the Korean War reflect the goals of the Truman Doctrine?
It was to help South Korea and try to contain communism in North Korea
Is south Korea allies with the US or enemy of the US?
South Korea
Why was the US army at the Korean war?
As part of a United Nations response to the invasion of South Korea by North Korea.
What is the initial reason the US sent troops to Korea?
The Communist invasion of South Korea.North Korea's invasion of South Korea
Why did US president Truman fear the North Korean invasion South Korea?
truman believed it was the soviet communist powers that was truly behind the invasion of south korea
The US military was involved in Korea as part of?
the United Nations forces, which protected South Korea from an invasion by North Korea.
Did the North Koreans invade South Korea first or had the US already entered the war?
On June 25, 1950 at 11:00 a.m. Kim Il Sung, Premier of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, declared war on South Korea. This declaration of war came 7 hours after North Korean forces began the invasion of South Korea. The US had, for the most part, left Korea after assisting in the establishment of a democratic government south of the 38th parallel. There were no major US units in Korea at the time the invasion began.
Why did the US invade the Korean peninsula?
To restore South Korea after it had been invaded by North Korea. The US invaded Korea twice. The first time was in 1945 when the US and the USSR agreed to invade the Korean Peninsula to defeat the ruling Japanese. The USSR invaded from the north and, as agreed, stopped at the 38th parallel. The US invaded from the south and stopped at the same line. The second time, in 1950, the US only invaded North Korea. The Republic of Korea (South Korea) requested US assistance, so when the US entered South Korea it was by invitation, not invasion. The invasion of North Korea was part of the objective of eliminating the North Korean ability to effectively re-invade South Korea.
Why did the US get involved in Korea?
When North Korea invaded South Korea in 1950, the USA and most nations in the United Nations saw this invasion as a threat to peace and the possible take over of South Korea by North Korea. In order to keep South Korea a free an independent nation, the USA and the United Nations formed a coalition of armed forces to counter act the North Korean invasion.
Who did the US go against in the Vietnam war?
In the Vietnam War the US opposed the invasion of South Korea by North Korea. The fighters from North Korea, who used guerilla tactics, were known as the Viet Cong.
Why did the US president think he could intervene after the invasion between North Korea and South Korea?
to try to end the war so it does not spread and hurt us. IT WAS TAKING A RISK!!!
US response to the Korean War reflect the goals of the Truman Doctrine?
It was to help South Korea and try to contain communism in North Korea
Is south Korea allies with the US or enemy of the US?
South Korea
What was the US response with North Korea and South Korea?
The U.S. declared war with North Korea and attempted to help South Korea fight North Korea. We went into Korea expecting it to be quite simple because of their lack of technology. Surprisingly, they slaughtered U.S. troops with guerrilla warfare and we soon retreated.
