The Korean War Flashcards
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Q
explain facts about the Korean war
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- In 1950 the communist north invaded the capitalist south
- Both sides gained and lost control of Seoul as different points
- Air battles took place between USA and Soviet planes
- Numerous land battles took place such as the Battle of Bloody Ridge
- A huge number of civilians died
- The war ended in 1953 by dividing the country across the 38th parallel