Korean War (jun 25, 1950 – jul 27, 1953)
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USA was now committed to supporting other countries in Asia that were trying to resist communism
Sep 1954 - Creation of SEATO
USSR increased armed forces - 2.8 million soldiers by 1950
West Germany joined NATO in 1955 and USSR responded with Warsaw Pact. Increased defence and showed suspicion of both sides
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