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Begining Of Korean War.
The Korean War began on June 25, 1950, when 75,000 North Korean soldiers poured over the 38th parallel into South Korea to impose communism on its neighbor. The Korean War began at 4:30 a.m. on June 25, 1950, and ended on July 27, 1953. There are still more than 7,000 U.S. -
Before time
Months before the North Korean army crossed the 38th parallel, the CIA noted that North Korean troops were moving south. -
Bomb Dropping
The U.S. dropped more bombs in Korea (635,000 tons, as well as 32,557 tons of napalm) -
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Bad Moments
One of the most embarrassing incidents during the Korean War was when U.S. Army Brigadier General Francis Townsend Dodd was held hostage by North Korean POWs during a camp uprising. -
Most Brutal Battles
One of the most brutal battles of the Korean War was the Battle of Chosin Reservoir, fought from November 27 to December 13, 1950. -
Soilders
There were 6.8 million American men and women who served during the Korean War period, from June 27, 1950, to January 31, 1955. There were 54,200 American deaths during the period of hostilities -
Awards
There were 131 Medals of Honor awarded during the Korean War. -
Ending
At the end of the conflict, the combatants signed a cease-fire at 10:00 a.m. on July 27, 1953. There was not a treatise or an official end to the Korean War. -
Signed Treaty
After what seemed to be a stalemate, on July 17, 1953, both sides signed a treaty to end the Korean War. -
Chart
Country Dead Wounded MIA Captured Total
Korean 227,800 717,100 43,500 Unkown 984,400
