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When was the korean war?
1950-1953
Who was chosen to lead the UN forces in Korea?
General Douglas McArthur
Which country did MacArthur fight, and beat, in 1945?
Japan
Why was MacArthur chosen to lead the UN forces in Korea?
Due to his knowledge of south east asia
What is the name of the line that divides North and South Korea?
38th parallel
What is the name of the landings that successfully split the North Korean army?
Inchon landings
What is the name of the general and the corps that captured Seoul?
General Almond’s X corps
What is the name of the general and army that broke out of the Pusan perimeter?
General Walton’s 8th Army
What is the name of the area that the South Korean army had retreated to?
The Pusan perimeter
Who did MacArthur visit before going to Korea?
Chiang
Where did MacArthur meet Chiang?
Formosa
What does Chiang offer to do when Mac Arthur visits him in Formosa?
To send troops
Why is Truman angered that MacArthur visited Chiang?
Truman told MacArthur not to visit him
Why did Truman ban MacArthur from visiting Chiang?
As it would appear the USA is condemning Mao’s China
What policy did MacArthur pursue after restoring South Korea to the 38th parallel?
Rollback
What did Lucius Battle say, criticising Truman’s hesitation to persue rollback?
“Why is the president holding back general MacArthur?'“
Who is the author of NSC-68?
Paul Nitze
What did the CIA say which promoted containment?
“From a military standpoint, the most favorable time for intervention in Korea has passed”
What is the border between China and North Korea?
The Yalu River
Who was the military leader of China’s attack on North Korea?
Peng Duhai
How many soldiers died during the China’s counterattack?
6000
With what weapon does MacArthur ask Truman to threaten China with?
The atomic bomb
What does MacArthur famously say to justify his demand of atomic weapons to attack China?
“there is no substitute for victory”
What pact makes Truman unwilling to supply MacArthur with atomic weapons?
The sino-soviet pact of 1950
What does Truman decided to do after MacArthur asked for atomic weapons?
Fire him
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