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Korean War
The Korean War, between North and South Korea, began on June 25, 1950 and paused with an armistice signed on July 27, 1953.
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1 How did nationalism lead to independence in India and Vietnam?
Who said "Nationalism lead to independence in India and Vietnam?" India and Vietnam have nothing to do with each other.
India was a crown colony of the UK until the end of WWII. British India was never conquered by Japan; although the British/allies did stop the Japanese army at Imphal in 1944 which was as deep as the Japanese army got into India during the war. After WWII, the British simply granted independence to India (no longer a crown colony).
Vietnam was taken from France by Japan (no matter how politically correct historians want to word the conquest, it was taken) during WWII. When WWII ended in 1945 Japan relinquished her conquests, and Vietnam was one of them. When France attempted a return to Vietnam, the nationals (Vietnamese) resisted (called the 1st Indo China War or French Indo China War). That war went on from 1946 until 1954.
How did the Vietnam War influence the Counterculture during the 1960s?
Before the Vietnam war reporters were not getting into the middle of the action. During the Vietnam war they began to. People began to see horific things on the news and finally understood what was actually happening in Vietnam.
One thing that was shown on the news was the shooting of a man who was suspected to be a communist. He was shot in the head on live television. This horrified many people in America and they began to start protesting.
Who was the president that succeeded to stop the fighting between north and south Korea?
The Korean War ended during the administration of President Eisenhower.
Who was the first communist leader for north korea?
After the divide at the 17th parallel splitting Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh's communist forces were set up just north of the line. So, to the south the United States, and France, set up an Anticommunist government under Ngo Dinh Deim.
What were the effects of the Korean War on other countries?
us-it cost us like $67 billion and from what i read 33-54 thousand American live
Which event was the first in a long line of cold war confrontations?
The Berlin Airlift in 1947 that lasted over a year. The Soviets blockaded Berlin from all approaches leading into the city in order to force out the Western Allies: U.S., Great Britain and France. It didn't work. Thousand upon thousands of airlifts, mainly coming from American transport planes, provided food and materials to the Berliners.
What was one of Benjamin O Davis Jr quote?
The Tuskegee Airmen not only helped defeat fascism overseas, but just as importantly, they broke down the barriers of racism and segregation here in America, which led to the complete racial integration of the military.
Why did the US turn to military action to stop communist aggression in Korea and Vietnam?
Stop communist aggression.
What is South Korea's highest point?
South Korea's highest point is Hallasan, an extinct volcano, which is 1,950 meters (6,398 feet) above sea level.
What side of Korea is communist?
North Korea is currently communist, and has been communist since WWII. It is split from South Korea along the 38th parallel.
All of North Korea is Communist. Maybe not the civilians and/or other people living in North Korea, but definitely the government.
Why was Pusan so vital in the Korean War?
It was the final stand against North Korean superior forces before UN forces beat back the attacking North Korean elements.
It wasn't . There is still North Korea and South Korea .South Korea is thriving, while North Korea has many people doing without bare necessities. The US still maintains a significant military prescence in South Korea to protect them .
Who are South Korea's current allies?
USA and Australia.
Australia have been there for South Korea since the Korean War. Australia will help the USA defend South Korea at all costs. Kevin Rudd will make sure he sends troops when North Korea invade or fire a missle at Seoul. The USA are also a major ally of South Korea
How many US Navy ships were in the Korean War?
None, most of the fighting in the Korean War was on land or in the air.
Why did china send in troops to help North Korea?
As they did in the Vietnam War years later, the Red Chinese warned the US/Allies NOT to approach their borders. We did, they entered the war.
What were terms of the cease-fire?
For the US, we'd cease fire, receive our POW's back, and depart the country.
Who committed the US to a policy of preventing the spread of communism?
Eisenhower gets the credit for it, along Truman no doubt had his input.
When did America go to Korea for war?
US involvement in the Korean War began with troops deployed to Korea in September of 1945. On July 5, 1950 US troops formally began to fight on South Korea's behalf. The battle of Osan was a decided defeat for our troops.
Why was the Korean war dangerous?
The tragedy of the Korean Was was death and carnage everywhere, with no real change at the end of the war
Who was the president at time of of the Korean war?
Harry Truman was the president when the war began in Korea.
What countries fought during the Korean War?
Korean war was a war within Korea.
The war broke out in 25th of June 1950, and it started because North Korea crossed the border between North and South Korea.
I'm a south Korean, and my grandma was a girl then and when I ask her to tell me about it she tells me some stories, and I can see that it was devastating.. They had to move around hiding and many people died from starvation and from the warfront. She lost her brother in the war actually.. But she was one of the lucky ones, cus her family was rich so they didn't starve.
And my grandad fought in the war and a bomb landed next to him or something so he almost lost his leg. Fortunately he didn't but he limps now.
Korean war is really one of the tragic times of Korean history.
Well, hope this helped... :)
When the U.N came and pushed North Korea towards China's border China entered the war
The major factors that led to the Korean War were internal and external in nature. Internally, differences between competing Korean political parties were eventually considered to be beyond peaceful resolution and finally sparked the conflict. Externally, powerful nations (principally China and the United States) sought to influence the outcome, with each backing a different side. This led to an aggravation of the internal conflict and the involvement of foreign troops on Korean soil.
How many states does South Korea have?
There are over 4,200 islands and islets of many different sizes in Korea. For more detail, you might want to visit following website. http://www1.korea-np.co.jp/pk/065th_issue/98101403.htm
Is Kia made in North or South Korea?
It would depend on the products you have purchased. However, without very special exceptions, products that have been labelled with "Made In Korea" are mostly from SOUTH Korea. North Korea is not economically active in global market. Whereas SOUTH Korea places the 11th of the world Export Sales rankings
What are schools like in South Korea?
South Korean educational system consist of 6 years of primary schools, 3yrs of middle school, 3yrs of high schools, 4yrs of colleges or universities with graduate courses leading to a PH.D degrees, there are also 2yrs of junioe colleges and vocational schools.
