Foreign relations 1951-64- Korean War 1950-53 0.0 / 5 ? HistoryModern Britain - 19th century onwardsA2/A-levelAQA Created by: mushmoshmashableCreated on: 25-10-16 18:32 Origins of the Korean War End of the Second World War, Korea (previously ruled by Japan) was occupied by the Soviet Union in the north and by the United States in the south Two seperate governments were subsequently set up, each one claiming to be legitimate 1 of 3 Events of the Korean War 1950, forces from north Korea, supported by the Soviet Union and China, invaded the South The United Nations condemned the action and sent UN forces to combat the invasion Over 20 countries supplied troops Britain sent over 90,000 soldiers, the second biggest contingent after the United States There was heavy fighting, resulting in a stalemate In 1953, a ceasefire was agreed 2 of 3 Impact of the Korean War Under the terms of the ceasefire it was agreed that Korea would be split between a Communist North Korea and non-communist South Korea The Korean War showed how the Cold War was being fought across the whole world It demonstrated Britain's willingness to continue to play a role in world affairs despite economic problems Though it was clear the United States were the greater power 3 of 3
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