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The attacks by North Korea on South Korea were seen as a proxy effort by China and the USSR to extend the influence of communist states. The US was pursuing a policy of containment to limit this spread.
When the UN condemned the invasion, the US and other UN members sent forces to assist the South. Eventually this led to a prolonged war (1950-1953) between forces of the US and China in Korea.
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Under the "domino theory" any spread of communist influence, as in Korea, could lead to the loss of Japan or other Asian countries. The US saw the North Korean offensive as a move to expand Soviet influence, and acted in order to forestall aggression elsewhere in the world. The criticism of Truman as being 'too soft' on Communism after the fall of China gave political impetus to US involvement as well. A similar scenario led to the massive US intervention in Vietnam in the 1960s.
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Why did the US enter the Korean war-?
The US entered the Korean war in order to protect South Korea
What were major military conflicts the US entered because of the cold war?
The Korean War, The Vietnam War, Invasion of Panama, and Granada
Who entered the Korean War after the US almost took over all of North Korea?
the us and other 17 countries
Why would the US be concerned early in the war about China's attitude toward US involvement in south Vietnam?
Because Red China ENTERED the Korean War.
Why didn't the US pursue total war in the Korean Conflict?
because this would have caused a 3rd world war, since china entered
Who entered the Korean war to defend the south?
USA
Why did Australian troops go to war?
The most common reason Australia has entered in previous troops was to aid Allies such as England and the US. This is the reason they entered most major wars, such as the Korean War,ÊVietnam War, and the Iraq War
What model M48 tanks in Korean war?
M48 Patton tanks entered US service after the Korean War and fought in the Vietnam War. The first of Patton series tanks, the M46 Patton, served in the Korean War. The M46 was simply a modified M26 Pershing tank. The M47 Patton never saw combat with the US military.
The US entered the Korean conflict aiding which side?
the South
What country entered the war late in 1950 and ruined the US plan for victory?
Russia Alternative: Which war? WWII was over in 1945. The Korean war had just started in 1950.
What was the result of US development in the Korean War?
korean war <=-spear
Who was the most decorated US soldier in the Korean War?
See Korean War Facts or Korean War Educator.
