In the midst of the Cold War two separate conflicts arose, each in a different place and each with a different outcome. The Korean and Vietnam Wars are argued to be disconnected from the Cold War, however did any of these wars really differ? As communism spread more and more, Asia began to feel the unjustness and it was this fuel to fight the “red menace” that started the Korean and Vietnam Wars.

In 1950 The Korean War began with Korea being divided into two pieces: in South Korea were the noncommunist cohorts and in North Korea were the communist associates. Then, The United States sent UN troops to help South Korea because of a brutal attack from North Korea. And while America helped the democrats, China aided North Korea with supplies. No real progress was made because the Korean War ended in a stalemate, which is why there are still two Koreas. When the North Koreans overran the South Korean border, it was clear that the American idea of containment was in danger.

Almost consecutively the Vietnam War began as Vietnam was also parted into the communist and noncommunist community. Once again the Unites States backed the south as to the Soviet Union and China assisted the north. When the U.S. troops were taken out of Vietnam, North Vietnam charged the opportunity and overtook South Vietnam to “reunite Vietnam” under communist rule. Thankfully though, the domino theory failed.

Although both botched, the Korean and Vietnam Wars were held in respect for the increase of communism, just like the Cold War.