“Hot” War During the Cold War Korea Vietnam Cyprus The Middle East Afghanistan Photo: Canadian troops on patrol in Korean War While the superpowers never directly fought each other during the Cold War, they did engage each other indirectly in a number of conflicts. Other conflicts also took place around the world at this time.

Korean War (1950-1953) After WWII, Korea split into North (communist) & South (____________________) 1950: North (supported by _____________) invaded South UN sent an ___________-led force to defend South Korea _____________ troops distinguished themselves in the Battle of Kap’Yong Ended in _____________________ with armistice signed in July 1953 Significance: Showed Canada willing to fight to support _____________ Showed that UN (unlike League of Nations) would take _________________ action when necessary Japan controlled Korea in WWII US urged UN to take a stand against the invasion UN force made up of soldiers from 32 countries 1000 Canadian soldiers were wounded & 400 were killed

Vietnam War (1954-1975) 1954: Vietnam divided into North (communist) and South (partially democratic) at end of Indochina War with _____________________ _________ between North & South started soon after ________________ was supported by USA & other non-Communist countries North was supported by USSR & other _____________ countries 19_____: cease-fire signed 1975: Americans _______________ & South fell to the communists Significance: Anti-war movement developed in ____________ _______________ of American draft dodgers came to Canada Canadian government openly _________ US policy in Vietnam Indochina War fought between France (colonial power) and Vietminh (Communist guerillas) from 1946-1954 US became involved as part of their policy of containment USA actively sent troops to help with the fighting while USSR/China mostly provided arms & funds to the North Vietnamese First time that graphic footage of war was shown on television news (“living room war”), which spurred anti-war movement due to civilian and military casualties and American inability to win the war after so many years

Cyprus (1964-1993) 1964: civil war between Greek majority & ________________ minority broke out Canadian troops among those sent to keep __________________ Canada withdrew our peacekeepers in 1993 after spending $________ million & losing 30 soldiers Significance: Example of the _________________ role Canada took on in the 20th century Cyprus is a Mediterranean island Cyprus has been relatively peaceful since 1993 While there have been several calls for Canada to send troops to various conflicts since the Korean War, the Canadian public has preferred to send peacekeepers rather than traditional soldiers. Many feel Canada’s international military role must be one of peacekeeping

Middle East (1970s) Most conflicts between the Arabs & Israelis were over Israel’s right to ______________ & the need for a Palestinian homeland 1973: Yom Kippur War, which led to _______________ ending with the Camp David Accords (1979) In the 90s there was hope for peace in the ________________, but it ended in 2001 with the outbreak of the Intifada (Palestinian uprising) Significance: Canada involved in ______________________ and peace talks in the region since the 70s

Afghanistan (1979-1989) Soviets sent troops to support the existing Communist government against the mujahedeen who wanted to create an __________________ state in Afghanistan Mujahedeen were ______________ supported by many countries, including the USA Significance: Ends détente (a period where Cold War tensions ___________________) Called the Soviet’s Vietnam The mujahedeen were all Muslims, but not a united group, and once they defeated the Soviets, Afghanistan descended into a civil war as different factions vied for power Foreign support included military and financial aid We will learn more about Afghanistan in a future lesson