Korea Flashcards
What happened in September 1950:
The UN forces advances - Forces stormed ashore at Inchon at the same time that Korean troops advanced from Pusa - The North Koreans were pushed back beyond there original border.
What happened in October 1950:
The UN force presses on - Mao threatens America that if they continue to push he will intervene in the war. US Troops reach the Yalu River.
What happens in November 1950:
The UN forces retreats - The United Nations forces were pushed back into South Korea. The Chinese had intervened at had modern tanks and planes supplied by the Soviet Union.
What happens in April 1951:
MacArthur is sacked - MacArthur wanted to push into North Korea and use Nuclear bombs but Truman though communism had been contained.
What happened in June 1951:
Peace talks begin - Fighting reached a stalemate around the 38th parallel. Bitter fighting continued for two more years.
What happened in July 1953:
Armistice - Truman was replaced with President Eisenhower. The armistice was signed July 1953.
When was the Armistice signed?
July 1953
Had the border between South Korea and North Korea changed by the end of the war?
NO the border was much the same as it had been before the war started in 1950.
How many total Civilians were killed?
1.4 million
How many SOUTH KOREAN CIVILIANS died?
500,000
How many NORTH KOREANS died?
780,000 North Korean and Chinese soldiers were killed
How many AMERCIAN soldiers died?
30,000
How many other UN soldiers died?
4,500
How many SOUTH KOREAN Soldiers died
70,000
