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The Korean War. Start. North Korea launched surprise attack in June 1950 South Korea’s Capital – Seoul – fell in 4 days. United Nation Responds. United Nations forces stop the attack briefly North Korea pushes the U.N. forces to edge of South Korea. Inchon. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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THE KOREAN WAR
Start North Korea launched surprise attack in
June 1950
South Korea’s Capital – Seoul – fell in 4 days
United Nation Responds United Nations forces stop the attack
briefly
North Korea pushes the U.N. forces to edge of South Korea
Inchon U.S. troops become involved heavily and
under General MacArthur make a daring landing in Inchon
Surprise! Surprise tactic works and the North
Koreans are pushed back quickly
Chinese/Soviet Involvement
Americans were warned to stay away from the Yalu region, or risk an all out war with China and the Soviet Union
MacArthur MacArthur believed the Chinese were
bluffing and kept going- bringing the Chinese and Soviets into the war….oops!
You’re outta here! Truman fired MacArthur for not listening and for sending a letter to a Congress-man criticizing Truman’s decision making abilities.
End After a see-saw battle, the war finally
ended in July 1953 at the 38th Parallel and a more than 2 mile demilitarized zone.
