Proxy Wars

Question 1

What is a proxy war?

Answer 1

Proxy wars are conflicts in which two or more powers use third parties as substitutes for fighting each other directly

Question 2

Name 3 Proxy wars that were part of The Cold War.

Answer 2

the Korean War (1950-1953), the Vietnam War (1955-1975), and the Soviet-Afghan War (1979-1989)

Question 3

What led to Stalin’s involvement in the Korean War?

Answer 3

The Korean War (1950-1953) was influenced by the Cold War and the Soviet Union’s role in supporting North Korea. Stalin initially provided significant support to Kim Il-sung, North Korea’s leader, but his involvement was indirect, aiming to avoid direct confrontation with the United States. The Soviet Union and China supported North Korea while the United States and other UN members supported South Korea

Question 4

What were the historical circumstances of the Vietnam War?

Answer 4

It began as a struggle against French colonial powers and evolved into a Cold War proxy conflict between communist North Vietnam and US-backed South Vietnam