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The Korean War started when North Korea invaded over the 38th parallel, into South Korea
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American Troops battle the North Koreans at Osan, and like the Vietnam war, the Americans under estimated their opponent
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Lead by General MacAurthor, the UN Army enters Korea. He made an amphibious landing at Inchon, then started to drive back North Koreans in order to recapture South Korea.
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US president Truman gives General MacArthur permission to continue pushing North Koreans back across the 38th parallel until he comes into contact with the Soviet or Chinese
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The Chinese leaders decide to send troops into Korea
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This is the first fighting between the United States, and the Communist Chinese, this takes place at Unsan.
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In America, the new president Dwight D. Eisenhower is elected, and he has promised to call a truce with Korea
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The Cease Fire is signed, fighting stops and korea resumes being split at the 38th parallel
