Korean War Flashcards
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Historically Korean military
Weak and intelligence strong
After WWII who occupied Korea
Us & USSR;
Split at 38th parallel
UN wanted to ratify nation thru
Democratic elections,
Russia said no.
Both set up gov’ts in sections friendly towards them/
Neither were democratic
What year Russian/US forces leave
1949
When N Korea invade S
1950
Name of Secretary of State not ready for n invading s Korea
Acheson
Who authorized the attack
Stalin, as a message to Mao Tse-Tung & Japan
What was UN action
Truman worked thru UN to stop N Korea
When UN voted to intervene,
The Russian member wasn’t there.
With UN approval,
Truman told MacArthur to bomb the invaders.
With S Korean forces in retreat,
Truman ordered US troops into Korea
June 30, 1950
Truman called the sending of UStroops
A police action - NO from all declaration of war
Who didn’t Truman want to be like
Europe & its appeasement of Hitler’s moves
How many nations fought in Korean War
16, but US & SKorea carried most of the burden.
T or F
N Korea lost the early battles
False
What was US military not prepared for
A hot war during the Cold War
Mac Arthur set up defense by
Pusan, then circled and attacked at Inchon
Truman told Gen. Mac Arthur to
Follow the invaders back into N Korea
Date UN considered reunification by a democratic vote
October 7, 1950
MacArthur assured Truman that who would stay out of the conflict
China
What occurred November 26, 1950
1/3 millionChinese invaded Korea during poor weather,
Making American air power useless
The Chinese made some ground, but the 38th parallel was reestablished on what day
April 1951
The 38th parallel remained the frontline for how long
2 years
Why did Truman remove Mac Arthur
For negative remarks (bomb China)
