The Korean War (1950 - 1953) Prelude: The Korean War, frequently called "The Forgotten War," started when communist North Korea attacked South Korea in 1950. At the point when the war ended in 1953, Korea was divided and it remains that way today. The Korean War has also been referred to as the "The Unknown War" even though the after effect of that war is still very much visible today; as nations in the west, including the United States of America, still, walk on pins and needles where North Korea is concerned. Events Leading To the Korean War In the year 1905, Korea was made a protectorate by Japan under the Eulsa Treaty. In May 1945, after World War II ended, saw Korea partitioned into communist North Korea and anti-communist South Korea at …show more content…
On June 25, 1950, with authorization from Russia, North Korea attacked South Korea and proceeded to the capital, Seoul. South Korea did not have the sufficient armed force to stop the invasion. Stressed that South Koreans would join the communists, South Korean President at the time, Syngman Rhee began the Summer of Terror and requested more than 100,000 individuals slaughtered. The United States of America decided to join the war in 1950 and sent its troops to aid South Korea, alongside other nations in the United Nations in order to prevent communism from spreading to South Korea. The American troops battled North Korean troops in Osan were they underestimated the opponent and expected a simple triumph, however, they discovered that they were no counterpart for the North Korean armed force. After genuine misfortunes, the United States figured out how to charge the North Koreans powers once more into the North and pursued them nearly to the Yalu River, which separates China and Korea. This forced China to make its own strategic