Tension Rises In The Cold War

The first example of tension rising in the cold war is the start of the Korean War. The Korean War began in the year of 1950. The war was between the communists in the north, led by Kim Il Sung, and the Nationalists in the south, led by Syngman Rhee. Although at one point the Nationalists were cornered, General MacArthur led a miracle counterattack to overcome the Communist forces.