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Japanese took control of Korea until the end of WWII and the country then belonged to the Soviets and the U.S.
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Soviets wanted control of Korea and pushed forth up to the 38th parallel (line that divided North and South Korea). There was now a communist northern side of Korea.
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Soviets put Kim Il Sung as power of North as communist government. Syngmon Rhoo comes to power in South as non communist government and potential civil war arises in Korea
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Americans take back Seoul from Chinese
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North became stronger than the south and invaded - U.S. sends supplies to south. North pushes through south except a small portion, the pusan perimeter
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Infibious landing by U.S. troop to Inchou allow them to push the north out of the south
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U.S. takes over pyongyoung in North Korea and pushes forward. MacArthur gets antsy so Truman keeps him under watch.
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Chinese secretly armies across river and build up of troops, they engage Americans and push them back into the south.
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MacArthur wants to quickly end war and drop atomic bombs, Truman dismisses him from army
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Seoul captured by Chinese after pushing Americans back
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Armstice signed between North and South. Agree to stop fighting but it is not a peace treaty.
