The Korean War
After W.W.II Korea was divided down the 38th parallel. This was decided when negotiating whether Korea would be a Democracy or Communist government. Instead of being one or the other the split it in half and named each part a Democracy or Communist. The two nations differed economically. North Korea was industrial and the South was agricultural. This caused problems for both countries because they refused to trade with each other. They also differed politically. The North was Communist and the South was a democratic nation.
On July 25, 1950 North Korea invaded the South. This was done with Soviet support. They sent money, men and weapons to aid the North Koreans in their escapade. The UN will aid the South Korean in the same way. In two weeks the South Koreans are able to reestablish the 38th parallel. After this was achieved, the UN troops are sent home but the U.S. remains. MacArthur decides to push ahead against orders. Feeling threatened, China sends 300,000 troops to aid North Korea.
One major battle was Pusan Perimeter. It lasted from August 4 to September 18, 1950. The UN and North Korean People’s Army fought here for the majority of the war. This was one of the first battles engaged in. It significantly impacted the outcome of the war. Another major Battle was the Battle of Inchon. This was an amphibious invasion that would lead to the recapture of Seoul. It was fought on September 15, 1950, and ended September 19. This was a risky move that helped restore the 38th parallel. The Battle of Chosin Reservoir began on November 27, 1950. Chinese troops attacked U.S. troops. The U.S. was greatly outnumbered and was forced to withdraw troops from that area. Finally, on July 1953 the armistice is signed and the 38th parallel is reestablished. Today North Korea is a Communist Nation. The South is a democratic republic.
On July 25, 1950 North Korea invaded the South. This was done with Soviet support. They sent money, men and weapons to aid the North Koreans in their escapade. The UN will aid the South Korean in the same way. In two weeks the South Koreans are able to reestablish the 38th parallel. After this was achieved, the UN troops are sent home but the U.S. remains. MacArthur decides to push ahead against orders. Feeling threatened, China sends 300,000 troops to aid North Korea.
One major battle was Pusan Perimeter. It lasted from August 4 to September 18, 1950. The UN and North Korean People’s Army fought here for the majority of the war. This was one of the first battles engaged in. It significantly impacted the outcome of the war. Another major Battle was the Battle of Inchon. This was an amphibious invasion that would lead to the recapture of Seoul. It was fought on September 15, 1950, and ended September 19. This was a risky move that helped restore the 38th parallel. The Battle of Chosin Reservoir began on November 27, 1950. Chinese troops attacked U.S. troops. The U.S. was greatly outnumbered and was forced to withdraw troops from that area. Finally, on July 1953 the armistice is signed and the 38th parallel is reestablished. Today North Korea is a Communist Nation. The South is a democratic republic.
Links for Further Learning
http://www.korean-war.com
http://www.nps.gov/kowa/index.htm
http://www.history.navy.mil/photos/events/kowar/kowar.htm
http://www.nps.gov/kowa/index.htm
http://www.history.navy.mil/photos/events/kowar/kowar.htm