-Korea originally divided at end of WWII between USA and Russia along the 38th parallel -War between north and south Korea -Often seen as de-facto war between USA and its western allies and China and Russia and other Communist states -Turning point at Inchon Landings -Chinese send almost a million troops to support north -United Nations led by Gen. MacCarthur
Summary
After end of WWII, war breaks out between north and south Korea. US and western allies support south and China, Russia and other communist states support north.