gains and loses Flashcards
what did usa gain from korea
stopped communism in south, containment policy worked in Asia, long term security of Taiwan
what did the UN gain from korea
gained respect from prompt action, used combined forces to stop aggression
what year was SEATO formed and what does it stand for
1954, south east asia treaty organisation, designed to stop communism in far east
what did china gain from korea
gained respect of communism supporters in Asia, saved North Korea from American control, Secured North korea 300 KM strategic buffer zone
What did Korea gain from Korean War
Long-term security, closer links with superpowers both north and south
What did the USSR gain from Korean War
closer links with China, promoted starlins Image as a defender of communism
What did the USA lose in Korean war
30,000 died, 100,000 soldiers wounded, defence spending increased from $12-$60 billion, Failed to free North Korea from communism
What did the UN lose in Korea
over 30,000 casualties, mostly American,  Only able to act because of USSR’s absence from Security Council, upset China and the USSR by recognising Taiwan as Chinese government
what were China’s losses in Korean War
Over 900,000 casualties failed to win South Korea from communism, suffered loss of potential trade with USA
What were careers losses in the Korean War
600,000 homes destroyed, 2.5 million casualties, millions of refugees, only 9,000/80,000 SK POW’s (prisoners of war) released to return to South
what were the USSR‘s Losses in the Korean war
forced into an expensive arms race with USA, Stalin had been forced to accelerate his arms production which meant amounts of consumer goods declined- caused people protesting about communism in Eastern Europe
