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vocabulary
100
What was the reason why the war started?
Domino theory
100
Who launched a counterattack with tanks, heavy artillery and fresh troops from the US and also was the commander of the US and UN forces?
Douglas Macarthur
100
The conflict between North and South Korea on June 25, 1950
Korean War
200
Was it an actual war? if yes how?
Yes, it began as a civil war in 1950 and escalated when the US
200
Who led the communist and gained strength throughout the country?
Mao Zedong
200
Where Japanese troops North as the WWII ended. (38° North latitude)
38th parallel
300
What countries were involved?
US, North Korea, South Korea, Soviet Union and china
300
Who led Nationalist that ruled in southern and eastern China?
Chiang Kai-shek
300
Island which westerners called Formosa
Taiwan
400
What was NATO's role in the war?
North Atlantic Treaty
400
Who ordered his troops stationed in Japan to support the South Koreans?
Truman
400
Usually called South Korea, established in the zone that had been occupied by the US
Republic of Korea
500
Who outnumbered forces and advanced the South Korean capital, Seoul?
The Chinese
500
Who sent fighter planes and pilots to the North?
Stalin
500
Who chased the retreating North Korean troops across the 38th parallel into North Korea?
UN Army