In the context of the Cold War, the Korean War is often described as a 'Proxy War' because:
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Correct answer: The major powers (US and USSR) supported opposing sides without fighting each other directly
While US and Chinese troops fought directly, the Soviet Union provided equipment, advisors, and pilots to the North to avoid a direct, total war with the US. This became a common pattern of conflict throughout the Cold War.
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