Impact of the Korean War Flashcards
What war signalled the start of fighting between the 2 huge superpowers during the Cold War?
Korean War
By the end of the Korean War, how much had the US Army increased by?
50%
What did the US increase the number of outside the US?
Army and air bases in Europe, the Middle East and elsewhere in Asia
How many nuclear bombs did the US have by 1952?
750 (up from 100 in 1948)
What did the USSR increase the quality and quantity of?
Nuclear weapons
How much money was the US spending on the war, by the end of the war?
14.1%
What weapon was introduced in the 1950s?
Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles
What 4 losses did Korea suffer at the end of the war?
Huge civilian and military losses
80% of Korea’s industrial and government buildings were destroyed
Half of all housing and most of the transportation network was destroyed
North Korea suffered far greater damage
Why were Korea’s gains after the war limited?
Despite the ceasefire, Korea remained in a state of war
There was no permanent peace treaty
What gains did Korea get from the war?
Relations between Korea and its allies became stronger
The USSR cancelled North Korea’s debt and sent economic aid
When did the USSR send economic aid to North Korea?
September 1953
What gains did the US get from the war?
US policy of containment had stopped the spread of communism into South Korea
What 3 losses did the US suffer as a result of the war?
Large numbers of soldiers were killed or wounded
The USA has spent billions on the war
Failed to ‘save’ North Korea from communism
What 2 gains did the UN get from the war?
The role of the UN was strengthened, as it was shown that it would take decisive action and stand up to aggressive nations
USSR returned to various UN organisations
What 2 losses did the UN suffer from the war?
Failed in its aim to hold free elections and unite Korea
Some viewed the UN as being heavily influenced by the US
