Weapons
What were 2 reasons they changed the weapons from then and now?
Comfort and Accuracy.
What vehicles did the North Koreans use to attack?
Soviet Tanks.
Who started the war?
North Korea when they invaded South Korea.
How did the transport planes change?
They made them faster and larger.
Who was the president at this time?
Harry S. Truman.
What was the main rifle we used in the Korean War?
M1 Garand.
What were two main reasons for changing the tanks?
They wanted to arm them with larger weapons and better armor.
When did the Korean war start?
1950
What was a transport plane we used in the Korean War?
C-47 Skytrain.
Who was the South Korean leader during this time?
Kim II Sung.
What was an automatic weapon used in the Korean War?
Browning M1918.
What was the tank we used during the Korean War?
M4 Sherman.
Who was the US fighting with?
South Korea
How fast was the C-47 Skytrain?
230 MPH.
What was the reason for the North Koreans invasion of South Korea?
Power and control.
How long did the war last?
3 years
How many people died in total during the Korean War?
5 million.