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Korean War was fought because the communist forces from North Korea invaded democratic South Korea. The United States on approval of United Nations began to defend the South Korea. The outcome of this war was only the truce on 38th parallel.

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Both wars concerned communist aggression. Reds lost in Korea, but won in Vietnam.

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The British fought in Korea, not Vietnam.


Why did Korea and Vietnam join the war?

Separate wars, separate dates, separate places, same cause. Both fought against communist aggression; both had different outcomes. Korea:1950-1953 (Allied Victory) Vietnam: 1955-1975 (Communist Victory)


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