The Korean War, 1950-53
- Korea divided between Russia and USA along the 38th parallel
- War between north and south Korea
- Often seen as a de-facto war between USA and its western allies and China and Russia and other Communist states
- War see-saws back and forth
- Turning point at Inchon Landings
- Chinese send almost a million troops to support the north
- United Nations led by Gen. Mac Arthur
Gen. Mac Arthur to the South Korean President:
"I will defend Korea as I would my own country—just as I would California." .
"I will defend Korea as I would my own country—just as I would California." .
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Summary
The UN were supporting South Korea against North Korea. But then China and later Russia joined into the war. The Korean War is one example for the several proxy wars between the USA and Russia.