Question

The Korean and Vietnam Wars were both fought during the Cold War time period. Why did the US get involved in both wars? What was the outcome of the Korean war?

Answer 1

In a nutshell, the Korean War was a result of the Cold War. After WWII, the Japanese lost control of the Korean Peninsula which eventually was divided up between the US and the USSR. The line that divided the peninsula was named the “38th parallel.” The line that separated North Korea from South Korea.