Korean War

A History From Beginning to End

Ranked #100 in Korean History


The Korean War, which began in 1950 and ended in 1953, is not considered one of the major wars of the twentieth century. However, in reality, it was profoundly impactful on global history. As an early crisis of the Cold War, it set important precedents for how conflicts would be handled during this era. But also, it has shaped Korea’s history for more than half a century.

Inside you will read about...
✓ Korea before World War II
✓ The End of World War II and the Cold War Context
✓ The Korean War Begins
✓ The United States Enters the Korean War
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