At the end of World War 2, American And Soviets forces entered Korea to disarm the Japanese troops stationed there. The allies divided Korea at the 38th parallel of latitude. Soon as the Cold War Began, talks to reunify Korea broke down. A communist Korean government was organized in the north, while an American-backed government controlled the south. Both governments claimed authority over Korea, So on June 25, 1950, North Korean troops invaded the south, Driving back the poorly equipped South Korean forces.
