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The North Korean People's Army crosses the 38th parallel, leading to large casualities in the Republic of Korea.
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North Korea successfully invades Seoul, the capital of South Korea.
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First battle between the U.S army and North Korea. North Korea pushes the U.S to Pusan, the southeast corner of the peninsula
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General MacArthur turns the war around at the Battle of Inchon, leading to the the Americans gaining control over Inchon and Seoul.
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MacArthur receives permission to pursue the enemy into North Korea.
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The Republic of Korea's and General McCarthur's forces cross the 38th parallel, despite warnings not to by the Chinese government.
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As the U.S army approaches the Yalu River, General MacCarthur launches an offensive which he hoped would end the war.
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Chinese forces pushed back the U.S army back down to the peninsula.
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By invading Seoul, the North Koreans push the US Army south.
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The U.S army advances northward and recaptures Seoul, heavy casulaties in both sides.
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North Korea is pushed back across the 38th parallel.
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MacArthur is fired for wanting to push past into China's borders, despite being told not to.
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After two years of fighting, and nearly two million people dead, an armistice is signed. Korea continues to be separated at the 38th parallel.