The Korean War 1950-1953
Picture by U.S. soldier, South Korea, 1951
Map of Korea during Korean War
The Korean War Korean War was the first hot war of the Cold War: 1950-1953. During WWII, Allies decided to divide Korea at the 38th parallel North under the Soviet Union South under the Americans
The Korean War What might be the result? DISCUSS
The Korean War What might be the result? DISCUSS What might be an issue with dividing Korea?
The Korean War Both sides wanted to re-unify the country under their own rule. War broke out in 1950 The US backed and fought with the South China fought with a backed the North
The Korean War Initially, American and United Nations forces pushed deep into North Korea China entered the war and pushed the Americans backed into the South.
The Korean War After three years, the two sides fought to a stalemate and kept the country divided at the 38th parallel
Map of Korea during Korean War
The Korean War Who started the Korean War?