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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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∙ 16y agoBeacuse North Korea was Communist and US did not want Communism invading more land.
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See Korean War Facts or Korean War Educator.
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What was the result of US development in the Korean War?
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The US entered the Korean war in order to protect South Korea
The us participation in the Korean War?
yes, US forces participated in the korean war from 1950 to 1953
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For the US, Vietnam.
How was America an allie during the Korean War?
The US was the primary combatant of the Korean War.
How many troops and supplies did the US contribute to the Korean War?
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Why did the US get involed with the Korean War?
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Over 33,000 US servicemen were killed in the Korean War.
How long was the US involved in Korean war?
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What war was the us from 1950-1953?
Korean War.
Name the war the us fought in 1950-1953?
Korean War, aka Korean Conflict. The US was one of many participants.
