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It was a part of a larger Cold War struggle to extinguish communism. North Korean communist troops invaded South Korea. It was also the first time that the United States and the Soviet Union, had fought a 'proxy war ' in a third country.

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The main causes of the Korean War was the spread of communism during the Cold War, American containment, and Japanese occupation of Korea during World War 2. North and South Korea, the US, and China agreed to declare a formal end to the Korean War. The war was disastrous for all of Korea, destroying most of its industry,  and over issue of money.

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September 1945 - Korea divided between North and South
June 24, 1950 - North Korea invaded South Korea
September 15, 1950 - US troops invade at Inchon
October 19, 1950 - Pyongyang falls to UN forces
November 4, 1950 - Chinese divisions enter fighting

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They supplied and trained the air forces of China and North Korea. They also provided diplomatic support and essential logistical support.

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The US troops occupied the southern part, while Soviet troops occupied the northern part. The two Koreas engaged in border conflict, which escalated when North Korea invaded South Korea.

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The Korean Peninsula was divided along the 38th parallel also around this time they were divided into two which led them into war.

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The Cold War was called “cold” because the US and the Soviet Union did not direct military action and didn’t fight each other directly.

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A war/fight between 2 nations which act on behalf of others parties