Question

which of the following statements best describes the course of the korean war during the last year - and - a - half of the conflict?
casualties were minimal.
neither side could win an advantage.
north korean troops overran un forces.
the policy of containment was a failure.

Explanation:

During the last year - and - a - half of the Korean War, the front lines stabilized. Both sides had significant military capabilities, and despite various attempts to gain an upper hand (such as limited - scale offensives), neither side could achieve a decisive advantage. Casualties were still high during this period (so "Casualties were minimal" is incorrect). North Korean troops did not overrun UN forces in the latter stages (as the UN forces, with South Korean support, maintained their positions). The policy of containment (aiming to prevent the spread of communism, which was a key aspect of the US's involvement in the Korean War) was not a failure in the sense that South Korea remained non - communist.

Answer:

Neither side could win an advantage.