World War II: The Forgotten War

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World War II is also a very treacherous war that cost everyone involved hundreds of thousands if not millions of people. But this war ultimately helped America because Germany doesn’t bother us again and we of course get the recognition and wealth. The other bad thing that comes from World War II is that we split up Korea and that of course is bad because we don’t anyone to be mad at us and the North side are commies.The Korean War first of is also known as “The Forgotten War” so did it really help or hurt if nobody remembers it. The war though was forgotten for three decent reasons it was right after WWII, right after was ‘Nam, and it was really quick because the North was trying to invade the South so we just bombed and napalmed the place.

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