Why was there such a different reception for Korean War veterans than world war ll veterans?
Word Wars I and II were perceived by the public as wars with a rightful cause of US participation and the veterans were greeted as heroes. But the Vietnam war was controversial in its nature and a lot of public did not support it. This had a dramatic effect on veterans public image, who were not held in high regards as their predecessors have been.
How much is a dollar worth in Korea?
10 won= 1 cent
100 won= 10 cents
500 won= 50 cents
1000 won= 1 dollar
10000 won= 10 dollars
50000 won= 50 dollars
in America we call it dollars in Korea they call it won
How many French soldiers died in the Korean war?
France sent approximately 3,400 men to Korea. Approximately 300 French Servicemen were killed there.
Is north korea a country or a state?
North Korea is a sovereign country that shares the Korean peninsula with South Korea and is located south of China and west of Japan. It is known for its Dynastic Communist Regime over which the Kim Family (Kim Il-Sung, Kim Jong-Il, and Kim Jong-Un) has presided.
What US Army bases are in Korea?
Can't attest that this is a complete list, and I may be mistaken in saying that some of these are still active... a lot has changed in the last ten years since I was there, but, last I knew, these were the posts still active:
Additionally, there are the United Nations installations of Camp Liberty Bonifas and Camp Bonifas (which are adjoined), which house the United Nations Council Security Battalion. The only Army installation which was north of the Imjin River was Camp Greaves (where I was stationed during my time in Korea), which was approximately one mile from the DMZ. It, and several other camps (including Camp Gator, Camp Garry Owen, and several others) were deactivated from 04 - 05 and turned over to the South Korean government.
Is south Korea a poor country or a rich country?
South Korea is a developed country and is classified as an emerging marke. Between the 1960s and 1990s, it had one of the world's fastest growing economies. In 2009, South Korea was the world's ninth largest exporter.
Why was the domino theory important?
the domino theory was the theory that once something happens, it leads to a certain series of events.
in the cold war, the domino theory was the threat of the spread of communism throughout the world. once a country falls to communism, it was said that soon after, its neighbouring countries would also fall.
What was the wartime strategy of the North Vietnamese Communist Party?
To build 'grass roots' support from the people of South Vietnam to overthrow their government to allow the North to unify the country. Also to wear down the United States public opinion so there would be no popular support for the war effort.
Who sent troops to help Southern Korea in 1950?
Yes.
At the time of the Second World War (WW2), Korea was a colony of Japan. As WW2 ended and Allied troops occupied Japanese-held territory, American and Russian troops secured the Korean peninsula. The conflicting political views of these parties led to the peninsula being divided into North and South Korea - a division which remains today.
How was the vietnam war different from the korean war?
The Vietnam War ended in a decisive communist victory, while the Korean War did not.
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Why did the US lose the Korean War?
The Korean War was not lost (technically it continues) it was stalemated.
Both sides signed armistice treaty, which means the war is still going on (you can read the orignal text; it clearly states that the war is not ended); the treaty is now overdue.
But, the result of war still shows something:
NK, which started the war, did not gain anything or lose anything
SK, did not lose its territory, so it should be the winner
US, helped SK to defeat NK, but failed to conquer entire Korean peninsula
China never declared war on US; its army was called volunteer and the goal of China was defending the border and help NK to defeat US (because US army was very close to Yalu River, NK almost lost its all territory, and China really worried US would invade China after it conquered NK)
it's a war with no winner
Who was the leader of the republic of South Korea?
the leader of south Korea in 1950 was Snygman Rhee
Was there a draft during Korean war?
Between 1950 and 1953 the US Selective Service inducted over 1.5 million men and another 1.3 million volunteered for the conflict. The United States did not declare war and due to the nature of the conflict the "Korean War" was technically a proxy war.
Who were allies of North Korea in the Korean War?
China and the USSR along with many other communist countries, but the major one that assisted North Korea was China. The USSR supplied North Korea with Soviet tanks and planes. Soviet pilots also flew for the North Korean air force but this was kept a secret long after the end of the war.
What did the Korean War have to do the Cold War?
The Korean war was caused by communist North Korea invading democratic South Korea, so it's the spread of Communism. The U.S intervened and fought communist Chinese (and Soviet) troops to end the war. So it is a part of the Cold War because it's one of the little occasions that the U.S fought communist troops.
Why is the Korean War important to Americans?
I don't know the answer but I'm gonna correct you here....... maybe some people need the answer for a school project!
How long was a tour of duty in Korea after the Korean War and at the beginning of the Vietnam war?
Korea was a repeat of WWII, using the same equipment and in many cases, the same men; WWII and Korea was only separated by 5 years. Which is one of the reasons Korea is labeled the "forgotten war"...it was (and is) OVERSHADOWED by WII.
As in WWII, Korea was fought by the men for the whole duration. Both Korea and WWII for the US, lasted almost the same amount of time...about 3 yrs (WWII was about 3 1/2 yrs).
Vietnam was a bit different, a much lower intensity conflict compared to WWII & Korea; but longer...consequently, the "tour concepts." Which was for the US Army, 12 months.
If the United Nations had not stepped in, chances are South Korea would not exist.
Korea would be one, united country, which would most likely be run by the current dictator of North Korea.
When did Australia become involved in the Korean war?
One the 26th July 1950, The Menzies Government committed Australian Troops for the Korean war.
What country did the other side support in the Korean war?
As far as the United Nations forces were concerned, some countries sent troops to fight, others sent medical teams or logistics teams to supply the troops.
On the other side, China sent weapons, supplies and an army, Soviet Russia sent weapons and pilots to train and fight.
How many people were drafted in the Korean War?
From the US Selective Service System website:
Korea: (June 1950-June 1953): 1,529,539
http://www.sss.gov/induct.htm for full statistics.