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chinese winter offensive
Chinese forces launched their first major counter-offensive on multiple fronts. -
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Japenese occupation of Korea begins
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Cease fire is signed
After over two years of posturing and frustrations, at the price of about half the total military casualties of the Korean War, a Cease-Fire was signed, and the butchery stopped at last. -
Korea is divided at the 38th parallel by the United Satates and soviet union
When the japenese empire was dismantled, korea fell victim to the cold war. After it was divided the u.s controlled the south and the russians controlled the north. -
World War II ends
World War 2 in Europe ended with the unconditional surrender of Germany. -
Korean war begins/North korea troops attack South korea
Armed forces from north korea smash into south korea. -
Battle in Inchon/General MacArthurs Amphibious landing
an amphibious invasion and battle that resulted in a decisive victory and stategic reversal in favor of the united nations. -
Battle of Pusan Perimeter
A large scale battle between united nations and north korean forces lasting from august 4th to september 18th, 1950. -
UN/South Korean troops cross the border into North Korea
Troops were sent to slow down the invasion. -
China enters the korean war
china entered the war to fight against the united nations. -
President Eisenhower visits Korea, fulfilling his campaign promise
He visited korea to act on a campaign pledge. -
Korean war is officially over
There was a truce formed between the U.S, North Korea and south Korea, although; no peace treaty was ever signed besides the cease-fire.
