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North Korea invades South
Because of North Korea’s invasion of South Korea, the United Nations Security Council has passed a resolution ordering North Korea to remove its troops immediately. An international force will be sent to Korea to force the removal of North Korean troops. -
President Truman Commits U.S. Forces
The U.S. commits air and sea forces to fight in Korea. The United Nations has asked that fifteen nations form an international force under the command of the United States to aid South Korea in its fight against communist aggression. The forces will fight under the flag of the United Nations. -
The North Koreans continued to advance
By September, 1950, they controlled the entire Korean peninsula except for a tiny area in the far southeast called Pusan. -
Daring Landing at Inchon
General Douglas MacArthur launches a surprise attack at Inchon. North Korean troops have retreated and many have been captured. North Korea has been forced back across the 38th parallel -
China Attacks Across the Yalu River
China enters Korean Conflict! 300,000 Chinese troops moved across the Yalu River forcing UN troops to retreat. -
China fighting alongside North Koreans
With China now fighting alongside North Koreans, UN troops
were forced out of North Korea. -
Third Battle of Seoul
the Chinese invasion of South Korea galvanized the UN support for South Korea, while the idea of evacuation was soon abandoned by the UN Command. -
Peace Talks Begin
Negotiations begin but war continues. UN troops regain control of South Korea. The new U.S. President in 1952 is Dwight D. Eisenhower who promises to bring the war to a close. -
Battle of Old Baldy
United States attack on Chinese position is challenged by waves of counterattacks before China withdraws to the northeast, unable to break through. China losses estimated at 3,500. -
Truce Ends Korean Conflict
Korean War is over! A cease fire has been signed between UN forces and North Korea. Korea will remain divided at the 38th parallel. Armies from both sides will continue to face each other across a narrow strip of land known as the demilitarized zone.
