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Korean War
Forgotten War
World War II
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38th parallel temporary solution to dispute
between United States and Soviet Union
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North: Soviet Union
South: United States
June 1950 war breaks out
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North Korean troops invade South Korea with
Soviet tanks and airpower.
Conquer South Korea in weeks
U.S. gains support of U.N.
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Soviets could not use
veto power b/c they
were not there
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Left b/c China was not
allowed into the U.N.
Police action 16
nations involved
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U.S. made-up 80% of
force
General Douglas MacArthur
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Excellent military strategist
Landed at Pusan
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Only portion of South Korea not conquered by
North Korea
Attached weakest point
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Inchon: cut-off troops and supplies lines of the
North Koreans
Nov. 1950 Pushed North Koreans almost into
China
China responds with aggression
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Did not want a western influenced country as a
neighbor
China with the help of the N. Koreans pushed
U.N. forces back across the 38th parallel
Stalemate
MacArthur wants to open a second front to end
stalemate
Truman does not widespread war in Asia
1953 Truce was signed
Results
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54,000 U.S. solders killed
103,000 wounded
1st war where white &
negro solders served in
the same unit
Military spending
increases
Signed treaty with Japan