Important People
Who was the leader of North Korea during the war?
Kim Il-Sung
What border did the KPA cross to begin the war?
The 38th Parallel
What is the war often called?
The Forgotten War
What event is considered the turning point of the war, when did it happen?
The Inchon landing, September 15 1950
Who was the US-backed leader of South Korea?
Syngman Rhee
What was the main reason for the initial defeats of the ROKA?
Unpreparedness
What type of conflict is the Korean war an example of?
(2 nations competing against each other through an indirect conflict)
Proxy war
What was the resolution passed by the UN in 1950 regarding North Korea?
UNSC Resolution 82
Who was the UN commander before April 1951?
Douglas MacArthur
What day did the KPA cross the 38th parallel
25 June, 1950
When did North and South Korea sign a peace treaty?
They never signed one, they are still at war
Who would win in each of the 5 battles of Seoul (in order)?
KPA, UN, PVA, UN, UN
This North Korean Leader pushed for the development of nuclear weapons to make more formidable and defensible (Modern Era)
Kim Jung Il
Who had the idea for starting the Korean war
Kim Il-Sung
What nation directly engaged with US forces to stop the fall of North Korea? The two nations have not been the best if terms since the event.
Peoples Republic of China..
The US 10th Corps was encircled in what battle resulting in a mass retreat.
Battle of the Chosin Reservoir
Which US Army general died in vehicle accident December 1950?
Walton Walker , US 8th Army
What was the only combat ready division of the US Army?
82nd Airborne
When did North Korea acquire nuclear weapons?
2006/2007
What is the name of the event in which 41 US soldiers were massacred after being captured by KPA soldiers crossing the Nakdong river
Hill 303 Massacre