COLD WAR ERA
IMPACT OF COLD WAR
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the forgotten war
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the war to end all wars
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the great war
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the war to end communism
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Detailed explanation-1: -The Korean War is often called the “Forgotten War” because it was largely overshadowed by WWII and Vietnam. The importance of this war in the history of the United States and the world is vastly understated; this conflict marked the first clear battle of the Cold War.
Detailed explanation-2: -The majority of the almost 750 deaths of American service members since July 27, 1953, was the result of post-war North Korean hostile actions. The conflict between North and South Korea is often referred to as “The Forgotten War, ” as it was overshadowed in historical size and scope by World War II and the Vietnam War.
Detailed explanation-3: -The Korean War (also known by other names such as the “625 War") was fought between North Korea and South Korea from 1950 to 1953. The war began on 25 June 1950 when North Korea invaded South Korea following clashes along the border and rebellions in South Korea.
Detailed explanation-4: -As the Korean War dragged on, particularly after China’s entry in late 1950, many Americans simply lost interest. A war-weary generation needed to move on. Newspapers reflected this “amnesia.” On October 5, 1952, US News and World Report published an article titled “Korea: The ‘Forgotten War.