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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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How does Clausewitz explain Limited War?
Clausewitz died in 1831. That's 114 years BEFORE histories first atomic bomb went off. Today's (Atomic Age) meaning of "Limited War" pertains directly to the atomic age. Meaning; declared total wars can no longer be fought without risking MAD (Mutally Assured Destruction).
How many many more lives were lost in the Vietnam than were lost in the Korean War?
Approximately 20,000 men. Keep in mind that Korea only lasted from 1950 to 1953, approximately the same amount of time that the US fought WWII.
Why should the US and the world in general be concerned with nuclear development in North Korea?
North Korea is a Communist state which is on the verge of economic and social collapse. It supports terrorism around the world. Its leader, Kim Jong Il, seems mentally unstable and not in touch with reality. If North Korea has, or gets working nuclear weapons, the possibility that it might use them is too great to be permitted. Other nuclear armed nations have demonstrated a responsible attitude and reserve those weapons as an ultimate deterrent, never to be used except in the last extremity. In general, no one trusts North Korea to behave that way.
At what kind of jobs do people work in North Korea?
gardin the border line to make sure that south korea can;'t get across and attack
Ironically which MASH character stayed in Korea after the war having married a Korean?
Klinger who was in love.
Where is the General Douglas Mac Arthur in Norfolk Virginia located?
The address of the General Douglas Mac Arthur is: Macarthur Sq, Norfolk, VA 23502
What countries is Korean spoken?
Korean is spoken in both the Republic of Korea (South) and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North). In addition, there are sizable populations of Korean speakers in three Chinese provinces bordering on North Korea -- Liaoning, Jilin, and Heilongjiang -- as well as some speakers in far East Russia. There are also large numbers of Korean speaking communities in the United States, Canada, and Uzbekistan.
Who was first leader of North Korea?
The first leader of North Korea was Kim Il-sung, who established the Democratic People's Republic of Korea in 1948. He held power until his death in 1994 and is known for his central role in the Korean War and the development of a personality cult around himself. Under his leadership, North Korea adopted a communist system and pursued policies of juche, or self-reliance. His legacy continues to influence the country's political landscape through his descendants.
either one of these three things * a person * a place * or...well we do not know yet
Korea is the peninsula to the North-East of China, which harbors the countries of North and South Korea
An agreement to stop fighting ending the hostilities in Korea on July 27 1953?
The Korean Armistice Agreement was signed on July 27, 1953. It called for a halt of fighting and hostilities until a full peace settlement could be worked out.
Clip(s) is a term used to describe a metal retainer that binds several rounds of ammunition together so that it may be rapidly loaded into a firearm. Not to be confused with the term magazine, which is a container that holds ammunition on a ship or a enclosed box which contains ammunition under tension of spring metal, such as inserted into the handle of a pistol.
Clips are used in the M1 Garand rifle, the primary battle weapon of the United States Armed Forces of the WW2 era. The M1 Garand held 8-7.62mm(.30-06) rounds in clips, this was the last rifle in the US arsenal to use clips, modern firearms typically use magazines which better protects the ammunition.
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My 20+ years of firearms experience, general knowledge.
What did the Korean Armistice Agreement promise?
The Korean Armistice Agreement, signed on July 27, 1953, promised a cessation of hostilities between North and South Korea, effectively ending the Korean War without a formal peace treaty. It established the Korean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) as a buffer zone between the two Koreas and called for a military armistice to maintain the ceasefire. Additionally, the agreement included provisions for the exchange of prisoners of war and established a framework for future negotiations to achieve a lasting peace. However, it did not resolve the underlying political tensions or territorial disputes.
When did the US first leave South Korea?
There is still a US Military presence in South Korea, and the status of that conflict remains in a state of cease fire. No formal end to it has been presented or agreed on by the belligerents.
Is the Korean war the same thing as the cold war?
The Korean War was one of the larger conflicts of the Cold War, along with the Vietnamese War (which lasted a lot longer).
