Korean War

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