The Korean War was an episode of the Cold War. When the Soviet Union and the United States fought for communism and democracy, it caused the war in Korea. Most people called this war the Forgotten War. Indeed, it has not been as prominent in the national consciousness of the United States as World War II, the Vietnam War, or the Gulf War of 1991. One of the reasons why the Korean War was "forgotten" is that, with the exception of the Inchon landing, it seems boring and unremarkable. History would show that the United States and the Soviet Union fought as allies during World War II, but their relations after the war should have been friendly. The United States and the Soviet Union only united to overthrow Japan's control. The Soviet Union and the United States were indeed allies. It was an illusion. Neither side had any reason to attack or attack the other. The Koreans fought the war for these nations. Korea itself was nothing to them. They only had their own national interest in mind. It appeared to be a war between South Korea and North Korea, but the United States of America and the Soviet Union used it to fight without resorting to a "hot war". In diplomatic terms, there are three types of war: hot war: this is real war. Hot War: This is where talks are still ongoing, but war plans are planned to send military troops into battle. Cold War: This term is used to describe the relationship between the United States of America and the Soviet Union after the World War. Second World War. At the end of World War II, the United States of America accepted the Japanese surrender in Korea south of the 38th parallel, while the Soviet Union accepted the Japanese surrender of North Korea. The United States wanted ...... middle of document ....../www.authentichistory.com/1946-1960/2-korea/1-timeline/index.html>."The history of units in the Korean War. US Army chemical mortar battalions. Np, and Web. April 4, 2011...Vandenberg, General Hoyt S. . “Fact Sheets: Introduction to the Korean War.” USAF National Museum - Home. Np, and Web. April 3, 2011. “What was the Cold War?” » History learning site. Np, and Web. April 3, 2011..country, this time the UNC included troops of fifteen, and but the meaning of. "Overview - Excerpts from CMH commemorative posters." Automatic redirection KW call. Np, and Web. March 23, 2011..MLA formatting by BibMe.org.