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Let it Begin
North Korean forces invade South Korea through the 38th parallel. This was also the first signifigant armed battle of the Cold War. -
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The Korean War
The Korean War was a devastating war fought between the countries of Norrth Korea (The People's Republic of Korea), South Korea (Republic of Korea), the United States, the United Kingdom, the People's Republic of China, New Zealand, Canada, the Netherlands, Turkey, and Japan. -
The United States Enters the Fray
President Harry S. Truman authorizes US forces to support South Korea in their plight. This was primarily done due to Truman's fear that the attack was part of a plan by communist China, and by association, the Soviet Union. -
"A Bald Attempt To Blackmail"
The Chinese tried to blackmail the UN by saying because they were Korea's neighbors, they would intervene against the UN forces to safeguard their national security. -
Seoul Recaptured
The capital city of Seoul is recaptured by the south Koreans. -
Across the Line
United Nations cross 38 parallel -
Capturing the Capital
The Eighth United States Army and the ROK Army drove up western Korea and captured Pyongyang City, the North Korean capital. -
United Nations goes on the offensive
UN offensive begins from the Chongchon river to end the war by Christmas -
Hold Your Fire!
UN passes a Cease Fire -
Reclaiming Seoul
UN forces once again gain control of Seoul -
Truce?
Truce talks begin at Kaesong -
Pyongyang Is Assaulted
Largest air strike of war, 1400 aircrafts attack Pyongyang -
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Operation Showdown
Talk of truces halt, and General Clark initiates Operation Showdown. -
It All Ends Here...
Final cease fire was signed to end the war
