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Korean War
Forgotten War
World War II 38th parallel temporary solution to dispute
between United States and Soviet Union North: Soviet Union South: United States
June 1950 war breaks out North Korean troops invade South Korea with
Soviet tanks and airpower. Conquer South Korea in weeks
U.S. gains support of U.N. Soviets could not use
veto power b/c they were not there Left b/c China was not
allowed into the U.N.
Police action 16 nations involved U.S. made-up 80% of
force
General Douglas MacArthur Excellent military strategist Landed at Pusan
Only portion of South Korea not conquered by North Korea
Attached weakest point Inchon: cut-off troops and supplies lines of the
North Koreans Nov. 1950 Pushed North Koreans almost into
China
China responds with aggression 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 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