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Case study 1: Japanese Expansion In East Asia 1931-41 (The Global War)
Case study 1: Japanese Expansion In East Asia 1931-41 (The Global War)
Case Study 2: German & Italian Expansion 1933-40 (The Global War)
Case Study 2: German & Italian Expansion 1933-40 (The Global War)
Part 1 - Rivalry, Mistrust & Accord (The Cold War)
Part 1 - Rivalry, Mistrust & Accord (The Cold War)
Part 2 - Leaders & Nations (The Cold War)
Part 2 - Leaders & Nations (The Cold War)
Part 3 - Cold War Crises (The Cold War)
Part 3 - Cold War Crises (The Cold War)
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How The Korean War Accelerated U.S. Anti-Communism Measures Globally

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Last edited onΒ 5th Nov 2024

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Quick Bites 🎈

  • North Korea πŸ‡°πŸ‡΅ attacks South Korea πŸ‡°πŸ‡·.
  • The US πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ fears this is just the tip of the iceberg for Soviet πŸ‡·πŸ‡Ί aggression.
  • Time to get to action!

US Measures in Response

πŸš€ NSC-68

  • What? A recommendation.
  • Action? Tripled the defense budget πŸ’°.

🌍 Europe

  • Increased Muscle Power: US beefed up its land forces πŸͺ–.
  • NATO
    • Strength Boost πŸ’ͺ.
    • Welcomed Greece πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· and Turkey πŸ‡ΉπŸ‡·.
    • Set up military bases in Turkey (right next to USSR's doorstep 🏠).

πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ Germany

  • West Germany should arm up and join NATO: Given super priority!🌟.

🌏 Asia

  • Japan πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅
    • Treaty of San Francisco (1952): Allows US military bases πŸ•οΈ in Japan.
    • Plan? Make Japan economically strong πŸ’΄ against Communism.
  • Taiwan πŸ‡ΉπŸ‡Ό
    • Initial Defense: US Seventh Fleet 🚒 was guarding Taiwan Strait.
    • Post-Korean War: US showered Taiwan with gifts 🎁 (military & economic aid).
    • Recognized Taiwan as the official China till 1971.
  • China πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³
    • US put China in a 'time-out' πŸ™….
    • No seat for China at the UN Security Council's cool kids' table 🚫πŸͺ‘.
  • US Support in Asia
    • Backing regimes fighting Communism πŸ›‘οΈ (e.g., Philippines πŸ‡΅πŸ‡­ & Vietnam πŸ‡»πŸ‡³).
  • SEATO Formation: Anti-Communist containment group in Asia.

Korean War’s Ripple Effects 🌊

πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Korea

  • Human & property loss: Huge 😒.
  • Hope for reunification? Nope.
  • North stays Communist, South becomes capitalist wonder with a sprinkle of US and Japanese investment.

πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ China

  • Reputation up πŸ“ˆ: Tackled US, backed North Korea.
  • Internal boost for Mao Zedong ✊.
  • But, resources diverted from recovery to war.
  • Dream of Taiwan + China reunion? Trickier.

πŸ‡·πŸ‡Ί USSR

  • Stayed away from direct fighting, but faced intensified Cold War pressure.
  • Korean War aftermath = Tougher times for USSR.

🌏 Southeast Asia

  • Cold War theater 🎭: US sees Communist movements as a global challenge.
  • Harder for post-colonial nationalist movements.
  • More dependency on USSR or China.
  • Direct fighting seen in places like Vietnam πŸ₯Š.

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Part 1 - Rivalry, Mistrust & Accord (The Cold War)
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Part 1 - Rivalry, Mistrust & Accord (The Cold War)

How The Korean War Accelerated U.S. Anti-Communism Measures Globally

Word Count Emoji
661 words
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4 mins read
Updated at Emoji
Last edited onΒ 5th Nov 2024

Table of content

Quick Bites 🎈

  • North Korea πŸ‡°πŸ‡΅ attacks South Korea πŸ‡°πŸ‡·.
  • The US πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ fears this is just the tip of the iceberg for Soviet πŸ‡·πŸ‡Ί aggression.
  • Time to get to action!

US Measures in Response

πŸš€ NSC-68

  • What? A recommendation.
  • Action? Tripled the defense budget πŸ’°.

🌍 Europe

  • Increased Muscle Power: US beefed up its land forces πŸͺ–.
  • NATO
    • Strength Boost πŸ’ͺ.
    • Welcomed Greece πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· and Turkey πŸ‡ΉπŸ‡·.
    • Set up military bases in Turkey (right next to USSR's doorstep 🏠).

πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ Germany

  • West Germany should arm up and join NATO: Given super priority!🌟.

🌏 Asia

  • Japan πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅
    • Treaty of San Francisco (1952): Allows US military bases πŸ•οΈ in Japan.
    • Plan? Make Japan economically strong πŸ’΄ against Communism.
  • Taiwan πŸ‡ΉπŸ‡Ό
    • Initial Defense: US Seventh Fleet 🚒 was guarding Taiwan Strait.
    • Post-Korean War: US showered Taiwan with gifts 🎁 (military & economic aid).
    • Recognized Taiwan as the official China till 1971.
  • China πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³
    • US put China in a 'time-out' πŸ™….
    • No seat for China at the UN Security Council's cool kids' table 🚫πŸͺ‘.
  • US Support in Asia
    • Backing regimes fighting Communism πŸ›‘οΈ (e.g., Philippines πŸ‡΅πŸ‡­ & Vietnam πŸ‡»πŸ‡³).
  • SEATO Formation: Anti-Communist containment group in Asia.

Korean War’s Ripple Effects 🌊

πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Korea

  • Human & property loss: Huge 😒.
  • Hope for reunification? Nope.
  • North stays Communist, South becomes capitalist wonder with a sprinkle of US and Japanese investment.

πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ China

  • Reputation up πŸ“ˆ: Tackled US, backed North Korea.
  • Internal boost for Mao Zedong ✊.
  • But, resources diverted from recovery to war.
  • Dream of Taiwan + China reunion? Trickier.

πŸ‡·πŸ‡Ί USSR

  • Stayed away from direct fighting, but faced intensified Cold War pressure.
  • Korean War aftermath = Tougher times for USSR.

🌏 Southeast Asia

  • Cold War theater 🎭: US sees Communist movements as a global challenge.
  • Harder for post-colonial nationalist movements.
  • More dependency on USSR or China.
  • Direct fighting seen in places like Vietnam πŸ₯Š.

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