The Korean War

The Korean War is a example of a Cold War tension. The war was fought between North and South Korea and how they were split becuase of there goverments. North Korea was all sbout communism and they were lead by Kim II Sung. They were aided and helped by USSR. On the other hand South Korea was all about nationalism and they were lead by Syngman Rhee. They were aided and helped by the United States so south would not fall to communism. The United States put American troops led by General MacArthur in South Korea whrn they found out North Korea was trying to over throw them. MacArthur pushed North Korea and USSR back to the 38th parrell by a suprise attack. He was then later fired for going againist commands from the United States. The reason this was a Cold War tension was becuase U.S.A was supporting the exact opposite of what USSR was so that just added anger for both sides.