Korean war

when did korea become a unified country?

17th century

when was imperial japan the ruler of korea?

19th century- WWII

The armistice was only ever intended as a temporary measure and provided for:

A suspension of open hostilities A fixed demarcation line with a four kilometer (2.4 mile) buffer zone - the so-called demilitarization zone SEE next slide A mechanism for the transfer of prisoners of war.

Who occupied the Korean peninsula after WWII

At the close of World War II, forces of both the Soviet Union and the United States occupied the Korean peninsula.

Step 6- Beginning ______, ______ led the U.N. in a slow advance northward, in what his troops began to call the "_______." -Un recaptured ___ -In the mean time McArthur wanted Washington to _______ ____ ___ ___ _____

Beginning January 15, Ridgway led the U.N. in a slow advance northward, in what his troops began to call the "meatgrinder." -Seoul -Remove restrictions on his forces

By the end of July 1950 who was winning?

By the end of July 1950, the North Koreans had pushed the U.N. forces to the southeast corner of the peninsula, where they dug in around the port of Pusan.

how fast did NK first move act

By the night of June 28, Seoul (capital of South Korea) had fallen and the South Korean forces were in disarray.

Despite losing the battle, the ______ consider the Battle of the Chosin Reservoir to be battle in which they fought very bravely The Marines mauled the Chinese divisions at their first attack but eventually had to ..... . Despite being _______, they were able to make it out mostly alive. The "Frozen Chosin" or the "Chosin Few"

Despite losing the battle, the U.S. Marines consider the Battle of the Chosin Reservoir to be battle in which they fought very bravely The Marines mauled the Chinese divisions at their first attack but eventually had to retreat to the south. Despite being outnumbered, they were able to make it out mostly alive. The "Frozen Chosin" or the "Chosin Few"

Despite warnings from the ______ that "___ ___ ___...," MacArthur's forces continued to push (north/south). On ____ ___ _____ however, things turned ominous. The Chinese army, which had been massing north of the ____ River after secretly slipping into ______ Korea, struck with considerable force.

Despite warnings from the Chinese that "American intrusion into North Korea would encounter Chinese resistance," MacArthur's forces continued to push north. On October 25, 1950, however, things turned ominous. The Chinese army, which had been massing north of the Yalu River after secretly slipping into North Korea, struck with considerable force.

who was in charge of the UN command + what did it include?

Gen. Douglas MacArthur was put in charge of the U.N. Command, which included combat and medical units from 22 nations.

What was the intention of both sides? + why did things end up going wrong

Initially, it was the intention of both sides to establish a stable and unified Korea in order to withdraw their military forces from the area. + However, neither the Soviet Union or the U.S. wanted the peninsula to fall into the other's hand.

when was 1st Phase of Conflict

June 25, 1950

details of stage 3

MacArthur completely changed the course of the war overnight by ordering an amphibious invasion at the port of Inchon, near Seoul. The Americans quickly gained control of Inchon, recaptured Seoul within days, and cut the North Korean supply lines. American and ROK forces broke out of the Pusan Perimeter and chased the retreating enemy north

who was the korean general, and what was his goal

North Korean General Secretary Kim Il-Sung was intent on reuniting the peninsula under communism. An offensive against the South was planned

what happened to McArthur when he defied Washington and what did he do

Not only did Truman decline for fear of widening the war, but he fired MacArthur, who had been publicly challenging him for months, for insubordination on April 11.

On _______, a shaken MacArthur informed the Joint Chiefs, "We face an entirely new war."

November 28

stage 5 -Roughly ________ Chinese troops shattered the right flank of the US ______ Army in the west, while ______ others threatened to destroy the _ ____s near the __________ ____________.

Roughly 180,000 Chinese troops shattered the right flank of the US Eighth Army in the west, while 120,000 others threatened to destroy the X Corps near the Chosin Reservoir.

what was stage 2?

Stage 2: Americans pushed to the Pusan Perimeter -Unable to slow the enemy advance, the Americans and South Koreans fought desperate delaying operations, buying time with blood as more American units were rushed to Korea.

what was stage 3

Stage 3: Inchon

what was stage 4

Stage 4: Approaching the Yalu

what happened on Jan. 30th 1950

Stalin, via telegram, informed Kim Il Sung that he was willing to help Kim in his plan to unify Korea.

Ceasefire Agreement

The Korean War ends, when an armistice was signed on July 27, 1953.

what is a medal of honor

The Medal of Honor is the highest award for valor in action against an enemy force which can be bestowed upon an individual serving in the Armed Services of the United States.

What did the USSR imposing a communist govt. on Korea end up creating?

The Soviets imposed a communist government on North Korea, resulting in the formation of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea in 1948

What did the US imposing a nationalist/capitalist govt. on Korea end up creating?

The U.S. imposed a nationalist/capitalist democracy on South Korea, resulting in the formation of the Republic of Korea in 1948.

US involvement next steps... The United Nations Security Council called for .....? When its further demand that North Korea _____ ____ from the ______ half of the Korean peninsula fell on deaf ears, the __ Security Council recommended that members of the United Nations ____ ____ __ _____ ___ ________. __ nations agreed to contribute ____, ______, _____ supplies, and/or _____ to rid South Korea of the Communist aggressor.

The United Nations Security Council called for an immediate end to hostilities. When its further demand that North Korea withdraw forces from the southern half of the Korean peninsula fell on deaf ears, the UN Security Council recommended that members of the United Nations join forces to repel the attack. Twenty-one nations agreed to contribute arms, money, medical supplies, and/or troops to rid South Korea of the Communist aggressor.

how many people won the medal of honor

There were a total of 131 Medal of Honor recipients from the Korean War.

In korea in 1945 who imposed a nationalist/capatalist govt. on Korea?

U.S.

In korea in 1945 who imposed a communist govt. on Korea?

USSR

The battle of ______ _____

chosin reservoir

who made the first move and what did they do?

surprise attack against South Korea triggering the Korean War.

The Korean War Veterans Memorial was authorized by the U.S. Congress on October 28, 1986. President George H. W. Bush conducted the groundbreaking for the Memorial on June 14, 1992, Flag Day. It was dedicated on July 27, 1995, the 42nd anniversary of the armistice that ended the war, by President Bill Clinton and Kim Young Sam, President of the Republic of Korea, to the men and women who served during the conflict. All four branches of military are represented. All nations involved are listed on an adjacent wall.

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