Immediately following world war ii, the korean peninsula - was absorbed into china. became caught in a war with russia. was divided at the 38th parallel. came under japanese control.

The correct answer is - was divided at the 38th parallel.

After the World War II ended, the United States and the Soviet Union decided to try and gain control of the strategic Korean Peninsula. They used the Korean leaders in their advantage, and the Soviets were supporting the north where the communism was idolized, while the United  States were supporting the south were the nationalists were in charge. It all started with the attack of the north towards the south, and it turned out to be a bloody and devastating war for the Korean people. On the place were the advancing Soviet and American soldiers met, the 38th parallel, it was decided that a border will be set, and that two nations will exist, North Korea and South Korea, and so it was, and still remains.

to protect the united states' role as a world leader, president truman wanted to prevent the soviet union from spreading communism beyond its post-world war ii boundaries. he declared that the united states must assist any nations struggling to prevent a communist takeover.

"germany's geographic location was an advantage when it was on the offensive in the war because it was situated next to an extremely wide river, the rhine, which was difficult for the allies to cross."