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Start of the War
North Korea Declares war on the South. North Korea invaded the south with 135,000 troops. The republic of Korea Army was not as advanced in tech so they suffered many casualties. -
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Korean War
The war has stopped. -
First battle
This was the first battle between the U.S. and Korea. The U.S. Delayed North Korea for a little bit but then retreated because of many casualties. -
President Truman relieves Gen. MacArthur
President Truman relieves Gen. MacArthur, after MacArthur had publicly and repeatedly questioned President Truman’s strategy for the war. -
Camp Commander on Koje Island
NKPA prisoners-of-war at the UN POW camp on Koje Island capture the camp commander. He is released unharmed after an American officer signs a statement admitting to the mistreatment of POW's. -
Battle for White Horse Mountain
It was a successful defense by South Korean with the help of the U.S. Agents China. -
Armistice negotiations resume
Armistice negotiations resume. But both sides want to defeat the other, so the war goes on -
Battle for Nevada
The Chinese repeatedly attacked the outposts costing many casualties for both sides. The Eighth Army Decides that it is not worth the lives so they gave up the out post. This showed them that the Chinese will not back down. -
Agreement reached for release of POW's
Agreement reached at armistice negotiations on repatriation of POWs. -
A Truce
Both sides signed a truce and stopped fighting. The war hasn't actual ended yet Because they just signed a truce instead of one side surrendering. (http://www.historyguy.com/korean_war_timeline.htm#.VzOxUvkrLIX) -
POW's
Between Aug, 1953-Feb, 1954. A total of 82,493 Koreans and Chinese POW's were sent back home. Also 13,444 UN POW's were sent back. 3,746 of those 13,444 were U.S. soldiers. 21,839 communist POW's didn't want to be sent home, as do 347 UN POW's, including 21 Americans.