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1950 - 1953

Korean War

How the war started

The Korean War began as a civil war between North and South Korea, but the conflict soon became international when, under U.S. leadership, the United Nations joined to support South Korea and the People’s Republic of China (PRC) entered to aid North Korea. The war left Korea divided and brought the Cold War to Asia.

Was the Korean was actually a war?

The answer is yes.

Because the war started getting bigger when America sent troops and ships to South Korea.

Also when China decided to take North Korea’s side.

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Who were involve in Korean war?

Victory side United Nations

Republic of Korea

United States

United Kingdom

Australia

Belgium

Canada

Opposition side

Democratic People's Republic of Korea

People's Republic of China

Soviet Union

Outcome of the war

The results of the Korean War in 1950 were a military stalemate resulting in the continued division of the country. The Korean War was the first war in which the United Nations played a major role in. It was also part of the cold war between the US and Soviet Union. The political boundaries of the Korean peninsula did not change significantly.

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The people involved

Douglas McArthur

He was the commander of the US and UN forces combating the North.

President Truman

He was the president that to intervene in the Korean conflict, less Communism spread.

Mao Zedong

He ruled China and sent military help to North Korea.