Korean War (jan 4, 1950 – jan 1, 1953)
Description:
North Korea, backed by the Soviet Union and China, invaded South Korea. South Korea, which was supported by the U.S. and UN forces, tried to hold their own. The war resulted in heavy casualties and ended with an armistice, leaving Korea divided.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 4, 1950
jan 1, 1953
~ 2 years and 11 months