Timeline
This year marked the start of the Korean War.
What is 1950
He was the leader of North Korea during the Korean War.
Who is Kim Il-Sung
This country supported South Korea during the war, contributing military troops, funds, and supplies.
What is the United States
The creation of this zone helped solidify the division between North and South Korea after the war.
What is the Korean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ)
This is dear Fred's last name.
What is DesCamps
In this year, the Korean War ended with the signing of the armistice.
What is 1953
He was the president of South Korea during the Korean War.
Who is Syngman Rhee
This country supported North Korea with military aid and supplies BUT did not directly send troops to fight.
What is the Soviet Union
This war was intensified as the U.S. and Soviet Union clashed over ideologies, thus impacting the Korean War.
What is the Cold War
Where was Fred DesCamps Stationed?
Where is Osa-Ri
This country entered the Korean War in 1950 to assist North Korea after the U.N. forces pushed them back to the 38th parallel.
Who is China
This U.S. general led United Nations forces in Korea, though he later became a controversial figure for advocating for more aggressive tactics.
Who is Douglas MacArthur
In addition to military support, this country sent advisors and soldiers to North Korea.
What is China
The fear of this ideology expanding to other nations was a key factor in the U.S. joining the war.
What is communism
This topic was Fred's favorite thing to talk about during the interview.
What is the rice patties