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Japanese Rule
Japan takes over Korea before WW2 -
38th parallel
After WW2 the soviet Union takes over the north and America takes over the south of Korea, meeting in the middle at the 38th parallel -
Non Force Elections
Soviets elected a communist leader, Kim IL Sung in the north, and a very poor functioning election to elect Syngman Rhee -
North vs. South
In 1948 South Korea became an independent nation, and North Korea turned to communism; both claim the right to rule all of Korea -
Mao Zedong
Mao Zedong is the new leader, wants to support North Korea because he doesn't like America -
North Korea Invasion
over a span of time North Korea built their military up, without the knowledge of South Korea. and invaded everything until they got to the Pusan Perimeter. McAurthor became the Souths General -
The Massive Army
North Korea invades South Korea with 135,000 men. Starting the Korean War -
Truman's Support
Orders naval support, and calls the UN for an intervention -
stalemate
There are some troops from the US and from Korea that put the Northern invasion to a halt; within the Pusan Perimeter -
Inchon
MacArthur came up with the tactical strategy of outflanking the North rather than attacking them full throttle; they came to the top of South Korea and attacked the Northern Army so now soldiers in the north have no communication with soldiers in the south -
Yalu River
Americans belive they're on verge of winning the war, but Chinese forces were being sent across the Yalu river, they capture Seoul -
Americans take back Seoul
MacArthur gains confidence and aids in running the Chinese away; he gets too cocky, and brash against them. -
Bye MacArthur
MacArthur was dismissed/ relieved of his commands for defying Truman's orders; MacArthur contradicted the administration's policies. -
Armistice
The parties signed the armistice, which is not a peace treaty, but instead a pact to stop the violence/ fighting
