Korean War (Forgotten War) The end of the Second World War meant peace and prosperity for the Americans and many others around the world. This was certainly not the case for the Korean people, this meant struggle and difficulty. As many Korean people thought this would be the end of Japanese control, and a chance to become unified. Due in part because Korea was part of the Japanese Empire from 1905 until 1945. This quickly led to a great deal of tension between the Soviet Union and the United States. When Korea was liberated at the end of the Second World War, the United States and the Soviet Union held a temporary trusteeship. The Soviet Union or Red Army occupied the territory north of the 38th Parallel. Whereas, the United States occupied
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They were surrounded by thousands of Chinese soldiers. The Americans barely escaped and prevented one of the world’s most disastrous events in history. This was due in part because General McArthur was considering using nuclear weapons to save his 30,000 men. They believed that if the Americans would have turned to nuclear weapons, it ultimately would’ve started the third World War. This led to a great deal of disagreement between Truman and General McArthur. Truman to not want to try and advance again across the 38th Parallel, whereas McArthur believed they should. This led to President Truman relieving General McArthur of his command duties in the war. By the end of 1950, North Korean with the help of the Chinese regained control of the north. They were now ready to regain composure and attack the south once …show more content…
Eventually, Republican Dwight D. Eisenhower promised to end the war on behalf of the American people. He signed the cease-fire agreement in July of 1953. This agreement was signed by North Korea, China, and the United States. But the South Korean leader Syngman Rhee refused to sign. But he countered the agreement by creating a non-war zone at the 38th Parallel. Ultimately, the Korean War led in a draw between the two sides or did it?
Many still believe that the Korean War was never truly ended. Respectively, both sides only signed a cease fire, not a peace agreement. Thousands of American troops are still stationed in South Korea. They are helping their South Korean allies keep watch over the North Korean forces. They are constantly on standby in case the North Korean idea of communism tries to once again spread.
In Conclusion, the Korean War truly never accomplished much at all as neither side could gain complete advantage. Communism is still enforced in North Korea and Democracy in the South. This was a political war, which many believe has still never
They were surrounded by thousands of Chinese soldiers. The Americans barely escaped and prevented one of the world’s most disastrous events in history. This was due in part because General McArthur was considering using nuclear weapons to save his 30,000 men. They believed that if the Americans would have turned to nuclear weapons, it ultimately would’ve started the third World War. This led to a great deal of disagreement between Truman and General McArthur. Truman to not want to try and advance again across the 38th Parallel, whereas McArthur believed they should. This led to President Truman relieving General McArthur of his command duties in the war. By the end of 1950, North Korean with the help of the Chinese regained control of the north. They were now ready to regain composure and attack the south once …show more content…
Eventually, Republican Dwight D. Eisenhower promised to end the war on behalf of the American people. He signed the cease-fire agreement in July of 1953. This agreement was signed by North Korea, China, and the United States. But the South Korean leader Syngman Rhee refused to sign. But he countered the agreement by creating a non-war zone at the 38th Parallel. Ultimately, the Korean War led in a draw between the two sides or did it?
Many still believe that the Korean War was never truly ended. Respectively, both sides only signed a cease fire, not a peace agreement. Thousands of American troops are still stationed in South Korea. They are helping their South Korean allies keep watch over the North Korean forces. They are constantly on standby in case the North Korean idea of communism tries to once again spread.
In Conclusion, the Korean War truly never accomplished much at all as neither side could gain complete advantage. Communism is still enforced in North Korea and Democracy in the South. This was a political war, which many believe has still never