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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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Was the Hamburger Hill battle just or unjust?
Battles are neither just nor unjust, although sometimes wars can be described in those terms.
The battle at Hamburger Hill was a battle between two groups of soldiers in a war, no civilians were involved or injured.
The korean war started because of what?
The Korean war started due to several reasons.
The Japanese occupation during WWII
The spread of communism during the Cold War
The American Containment Policy (The Truman Doctrine/Domino Theory)
No Man's Land refers to the area between two opposing forces that is not controlled or occupied by either side during a conflict or war. It is typically a dangerous and uninhabitable space, often littered with landmines, barbed wire, and other hazards. No Man's Land is seen as a buffer zone and a barrier to prevent direct confrontation between the two opposing forces.
Is the US still interested in helping South Korea maintain a democracy?
Yes.
The U.S. has about roughly 30 thousand troops stationed in South Korea and a more in Japan incase North Korea attacks. Another sign that the U.S. is interested in helping South Korea its that it has regular military drills with South Korea to show of force and to be able to work together. Also in case of another Korean war american commanders will assume leadership of all South Korean forces.
Who wanted to Nuke China during the Korean war?
There were individuals within the United States government, such as General Douglas MacArthur and some officials in the State Department, who advocated for the use of nuclear weapons against China during the Korean War. However, President Harry S. Truman and other top military officials considered the idea too risky and rejected it.
When was the Korean Demilitarized Zone first demarcated?
The Korean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) was first demarcated on July 27, 1953. This was after the signing of the Korean Armistice Agreement, which ended the Korean War. The DMZ was established to serve as a buffer zone between North Korea and South Korea.
What device was known as the panic rack by pilots in the Korean war?
"Rack" is slang for a bed or cot. When a pilot pushed or pulled the ejection lever in his jet fighter in Korea, he was "ejecting" from his aircraft; he used the "panic rack" or "pushed the panic button."
Were there any airplanes in the Korean War?
Yes! In fact my Grandfather flew one in that war.It was air support on the UN side which made it impossible for the Communist forces to win as their armies did not have any.
The main air components were USAF bombers and fighters, USN and US Marine aircraft, Royal Navy fighters and bombers and Australian fighters and fighter-bombers.
Everything from P-51 Mustangs to B-29 bombers on the UN side and Yak 9 and La 9, later replaced by the MiG 15 fighter on the Communist side.
Was there a 4077 mash in Korea?
No, the 4077th Mobile Army Surgical Hospital (MASH) was a fictional unit depicted in the TV series "MAS*H." The show, set during the Korean War, was loosely based on the experiences of real-life MASH units, but there was no specific 4077th MASH in Korea.
When did the Korean war started and ended?
The Korean War started on June 25, 1950 and ended on July 27, 1953.
US policymakers were afraid of repeating the mistakes made during World War II, particularly the appeasement policy towards Nazi Germany. They were concerned that allowing the Korean invasion to go unchecked would send a message of weakness and embolden other aggressors, potentially leading to further aggression and destabilization in the region. They also did not want to repeat the mistake of underestimating the ideological and military threat posed by communism.
In the Korean War when UN forces were driven back refused to let the commanding general bomb China.?
The Commander in Chief, President Truman refused to use atomic weapons.
Why does the US maintain a large military presence in south Korea today?
The US maintains a large military presence in South Korea as part of its commitment to the defense and security of its ally. The presence serves to deter aggression and provide a swift response to any potential threats to South Korea's security. It also helps maintain stability in the region and supports the US's broader strategic interests in East Asia.
What did Korea do to influence the world?
Korea has had a significant influence on the world in various ways. Korean pop culture, known as Hallyu, has gained international popularity through music, films, and television dramas, spreading Korean cultural trends worldwide. Korean technology companies, such as Samsung and LG, have become global leaders in industries like electronics and smartphones. Additionally, Korean cuisine, including dishes like kimchi and bibimbap, has gained worldwide recognition and popularity.
What influenced the Korean War?
Several reasons.
The spread of communism is one.
Another is that Kim Ill Sung was an ambitious rebel that said they must attack South Korea so it can be unified.
The idea of spreading communism and for this man to rule of all Korea were enough to set off a war.
North Korea invaded South Korea, thus the War began.
What was the significance of Martin Letter in the Korean War?
The "Martin Letter" is important during the Korean War because it was the reason General MacArthur was fired. While President Truman was trying to find a way to peace, MacArthur, sent a letter to Congressman Joseph Martin, asking that the war be expanded and continue and that the United States should enter into a war with China also.
Can north Korea take over the world if they wanted to?
If North Korea united with South Korea, and expanded there empire, it is a possibility. Once successful, taking seige of surrounding continents and landmasses would be highly plausable, after so, an economical collapse would rebound across the world. That happening, they could easily conquer there financially uncapable neighbors and beat them into submission.
But this would only happen if a set of new brains led North Korea.
Then again, if North America united, along with China and Russia, to destroy there growing empire once they began warfare, we could easily take out there forces.
But who knows, the future is never set in stone.
But through it all, were all dead in the end.
Can people in north Korea watch tv?
Yes, people in North Korea can watch TV, but the content is heavily controlled by the government. The main source of TV programming is the state-owned Korean Central Television (KCTV), which broadcasts propaganda and government-approved content. Access to foreign TV channels or internet streaming services is restricted, and citizens are only allowed to watch approved programming.
What was one effect of the stalemant in the Korean war within the US?
Dwight D. Eisenhower won the presidential election.
What was the one effect of the stalemate in the Korean war within the us?
Dwight D. Eisenhower won the presidential election.
Why North Korea is a closed country?
it is a closed country because it doesn't let other people from other countries to go there and it also locked its own people in there
When did the south Korea and north Korea ended?
The Korean War officially ended in 1953 with the signing of an armistice agreement. After three years of conflict North and South Korea agreed to a ceasefire and established the Korean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) a 2.5 mile wide strip of land separating the two countries. Since then there has been no formal end to the war and both countries remain in a state of armistice. Despite the technical state of war diplomatic relations between the two states have improved since the 1990s leading to a series of reconciliatory agreements.
- 1953: Armistice agreement signed establishing the Korean DMZ.
- 1990s: Improved diplomatic relations between North and South Korea.
- 2000-2018: Multiple reconciliatory agreements and summits.
