1. The Korean War

2. Background 1945: Japan Surrenders Typical Cold War Struggle: USSR North: USA South 1947: UN Resolution for general elections 1949: Communist Victory in China

3. North VS South June 25th, 1950, North invades South Domino Theory Truman Doctrine Proxy War

4. Ideological War Capitalism vs Communism Central to the Early Cold War

5. War Ramifications Stalemate: 38th Huge loss of Life: 28,000 US troops 1.5 Million South Koreans 3.5 Million North Koreans