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~ What were the origins of the Korean War and what were the lessons learned or unlearned? Following World War II, tensions in the form of a Cold War between American and Democratic allies and the Soviet and Communist allies mounted. As part of the terms of the surrender of the Axis powers, Japan lost its colony of Korea. This colony was then divided along the 38th parallel. Thus, North and South Korea were born. Russia …

…It is evident though, that the separate governments of democracy and communism have yet to learn peace. Even during the signing of the armistice, nothing but suspicion existed and passed between the two governments. The Communists claimed that the UN, specifically the United States, used germ warfare on their POW's, claims which never were confirmed. We ourselves accused the communists of performing gruesome atrocities on our own captured personnel. Overall, war is a learning experience.