The Korean War 1950-53

Question 1

What started the Korean War

Answer 1

-end WW2 Korea occupied by Soviet’s in north + US in south instead of Japan
-2 separate gov’t set up each claiming legitimacy
-1950 forces from north invaded south
-UN condemned this + sent UN forces to combat invasion + Br sent over 90000 troops

Question 2

What was the outcome

Answer 2

-heavy fighting resulted in stalemate - ceasefire 1953
-under ceasefire terms agreed Korea be split - communist north + non-communist south
-showed how Cold War was being fought across the world
-demonstrated Br willingness involved in world affairs + established USA as great power