History - Korean War

Why did the Korean war start?

In 1948 following WW2, Korea a former Japanese Colony was undecided on what form of government to install thus the forming of the 38th Parallel.

Who was the Democratic leader?

Democratic:

Rhee

Who was the Communist leader?

Communists:

Kim Il Sung

Start of Korean War

1950

How far did North Korea push South Korean forces?

To Pusan

“If we let Korea down, They will one after another.”

Harry S. Truman

What did Truman ask the United Nations?

To create an Army to defend South Korea

What Army fought to defend Korea?

United Nations

80% US Troops:

Who led the UN Army?

General

Douglas MacArthur

When did the counter attack start?

September 1950

Where did the UN push the North Koreans back past?

The 38th Parallel

how did China warn the US ?

China told the US if they reached the YANU River they would attack,

How did the US Respond to China?

Ignored the warning, Caused the Chinese army of 250,000 to push the UN forces back to the 38th Parallel

Why was MacArthur replaced?

For Criticising Truman’s decision not to invade china.

What did MacArthur want to do with the Atomic Bomb?

Drop the bomb on China.

Who was MacArthur replaced by?

General Ridgeway

End of Korean War?

1953

Why did the Korean War End?

Death of Stalin March 1953

What was Signed on July 1953?

A Demilitarised Zone on the 38th Parallel

Consequences of Korean War

2\.5 Million people killed

America Lost 50,000 Soldiers

Cost 20 Billion

How did the Korean war affect US Foreign Policy

* America and USSR Fought proxy wars
* America stopped spread of communism
* Cold War was not just in europe but world wide conflict.