The Korean War, 1950–1953 The Korean War began as a civil war - TopicsExpress



          

The Korean War, 1950–1953 The Korean War began as a civil war between North and South Korea, but the conflict soon became international when, under U.S. leadership, the United Nations joined to support South Korea and the People’s Republic of China (PRC) entered to aid North Korea. The war left Korea divided and brought the Cold War to Asia. •U.S. troops engaged: 5,720,000 •American battle deaths: 33,741 The Korean War, 1950–1953 The Korean War began as a civil war between North and South Korea, but the conflict soon became international when, under U.S. leadership, the United Nations joined to support South Korea and the People’s Republic of China (PRC) entered to aid North Korea. The war left Korea divided and brought the Cold War to Asia. We shall defend our island, whatever the cost may be, we shall fight on the beaches, we shall fight on the landing grounds, we shall fight in the fields and in the streets, we shall fight in the hills; we shall never surrender. Winston Churchill God Bless all of our soldiers from all ranks, who served and sacrificed in the Korean Conflict. Read more at
Posted on: Mon, 17 Mar 2014 01:09:31 +0000

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