Chapter
The Korean War and its Global Implications
2:21:01 - 2:29:33 (08:31)
The Korean War of 1950-1953 was a global turning point, testing the newfound commitment of countries to create a world-order committed to peace, as battles raged in Asia, Europe regrouped, and the Cold War intensified.
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The Korean War broke out in 1950, pitting the Soviet-backed communist forces in the North against the U.S.-backed democratic forces in the South.
2:21:01 - 2:26:23 (05:21)
Summary
The Korean War broke out in 1950, pitting the Soviet-backed communist forces in the North against the U.S.-backed democratic forces in the South. It was a pivotal moment in the Cold War and proved to be the first real test of the United Nations.
ChapterThe Korean War and its Global Implications
EpisodeShow 59 - (Blitz) The Destroyer of Worlds
PodcastDan Carlin's Hardcore History
The Korean War escalated from a North Korean and South Korean affair to a showdown between the US and its Western allies against China and the Soviet Union.
2:26:23 - 2:29:33 (03:09)
Summary
The Korean War escalated from a North Korean and South Korean affair to a showdown between the US and its Western allies against China and the Soviet Union. General MacArthur's amphibious operation in Incheon changed the situation, but the entry of the Chinese into the conflict led to another shift in the war.