POST WAR WORLD 1946 1959
KOREAS PARTITION
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Question
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What two countries were primarily involved in the Korean War?
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North Korea and Japan
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North Korea and South Korea
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U.S. and China
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U.S. and the Soviet Union
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The Korean War was a proxy war for the Cold War. The West-the United Kingdom and the U.S., supported by the United Nations-supported South Korea, while communist China and the Soviet Union supported North Korea.
Detailed explanation-2: -Communist China joined North Korea in the war in November 1950, unleashing a massive Chinese ground attack against American forces. The Soviet Union also covertly supported North Korea.
Detailed explanation-3: -North Korea was supported by China and the Soviet Union while South Korea was supported by the United States and allied countries. The fighting ended with an armistice on 27 July 1953.
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