By late 1950, which nation intervened with hundreds of thousands of 'Volunteer' troops to prevent the total collapse of North Korea?
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Correct answer: The People's Republic of China
Fearing a US-aligned state on its border, China entered the war as UN forces approached the Yalu River. The massive Chinese counter-offensive pushed UN troops back south of the 38th Parallel.
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