KW I
The UN forces launched a counter-offensive and drove the North Korean forces all the way back to the 38th Parallel and retook the capital city of Seoul.
What happened in the fall of 1950?
Annexed (took over) Korea in 1910 and ruled it until 1945.
What was Japan?
This communist country became involved in the Korean War when the UN Forces crossed the 38th Parallel and moved into North Korea.
Who was China?
In 1950, North Korea became this kind of country.
What is communist?
Commander of the Un Forces fired by President Truman because it was feared he would get the United States involved in a war with China?
Who was Douglas MacArthur?
This international peace keeping organization assembled and army to assist South Korea and prevent it from being taken over by the communists.
What is the United Nations?
Started in 1951 and continued for two years. Both sides continued to fight while they were being held.
What were the peace talks that eneded the Korean War?
No common language, obsolete equipment and equipment that does not match, no unified goal, a shortage of time, and being outnumbered by North Korean troops.
What were some problems faced by the UN contingent?
The war ended where it began, with North Korea being north of the 38th Parallel and South Korea being south of the 38th Parallel.
What happened as a result of the peace talks?
North Korea overran the South Korean and UN forces and pushed them to the southern tip of South Korea.
How did the Korean War begin for the UN forces?