Were the Korean and Vietnam Wars part of the Cold War?
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Yes. We were told that if China gained control of Vietnam and Korea, they would only be "dominos" in the spread of communism.
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Yes, the Korean War and the Vietnam War were both part of the Cold War. The Cold War was a period of political tension and military rivalry between the United States and its allies (the Western Bloc) and the Soviet Union and its allies (the Eastern Bloc). Although direct military conflict between the United States and the Soviet Union was avoided, both countries engaged in proxy wars and supported opposing sides in various conflicts around the world to advance their political ideologies.
The Korean War (1950-1953) was a direct result of the Cold War. It started when North Korean forces, supported by the Soviet Union and China, invaded South Korea, which had the backing of the United States and its allies. The conflict was essentially a battle between communism (North Korea) and democracy (South Korea), reflecting the larger ideological struggle of the Cold War.
Similarly, the Vietnam War (1955-1975) was another proxy war of the Cold War. North Vietnam, with support from the Soviet Union and China, sought to reunify the country under a communist regime. South Vietnam, backed by the United States and its allies, fought to prevent the spread of communism. The conflict in Vietnam became a symbol of the broader Cold War struggle between the ideologies of capitalism and communism.
To find this information, you can refer to history textbooks, academic journals, documentaries, and online sources that discuss the Cold War, its causes, and the various conflicts it encompassed.