Korean War

Korean War

Period: Dec 24, 1940 to Dec 25, 1955

Korea divided

Aug 14, 1945

The Korean peninsula is divided at the 38th parallel between the communist back north and the democratic backed south.

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Pro-Russia government is left in control of the north

Dec 24, 1949

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Communist leader put in charge of north korea

Dec 24, 1949

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North Korea invades South Korea

Jun 24, 1950

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North Korea invades South Korea

Jun 24, 1950

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First Battle of Seoul

Jun 28, 1950

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US forces land at Inchon

Sep 15, 1950

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this invasion forces nk forces to fall back

Pyongyang Falls to UN forces

Oct 19, 1950

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China enters the war preventing North Korea from being completely over run

Nov 4, 1950

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MacArthur asked for full out war

Mar 24, 1951

MacArthur fired

Apr 11, 1951

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MacArthur addresses congress

Apr 19, 1951

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Peace talks begain

Jul 24, 1951

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Heartbreak ridge

Sep 5, 1951

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Armistice signed

Mar 24, 1953

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Outpost Harry

Jun 10, 1953

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