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North Koreans Invade South Korea
About 90,000 North Korean Soldiers launched an attack to South Korea. This was seen as Soviet Expansionism in action. -
Troops Arrive
United States and United Nations Troops arrive in North Korea. Under the UN Commander, and American General named Douglas MacArthur. Later, 15 other nations arrive to help fight South Korea fight Communsim and North Korea. -
Allied Troops Cornered
Allied troops stop the deepest North Korean Invasion, which was into Pusan, a small corner of the peninsula. -
Allies capture pyongyang
Americans announce capture of Pyongyang, the Capital of North Korea. This is a result of changing policies on Communism from “Containment” to “Rollback.” -
Communists Occupy Seoul
At this point in the war, the Chinese Communists advanced and forced the Americans back to the South Korean Capital of Seoul. -
Allies Reoccupy Seoul
The Americans stop retreating, and they regain control of Seoul. -
MacArthur Replaced
President Truman removed General MacArthur from the Korean War and replaced him with General Ridgway due to disagreements over what to do in the war. -
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Truce Talks
During this time span, there were truce talks, however the fighting still continued. -
Truce Talks were resumed
Truce talks were continued between the Communists and the Allies. -
Armistice Signed
After a great deal of conflict, the Allies and the North Koreans agree to create an armistice in which no military buildup would be allowed.
