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North Korean forces invade South Korea through the 38th parallel. This was also the first signifigant armed battle of the Cold War.
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The Korean War was a devastating war fought between the countries of Norrth Korea (The People's Republic of Korea), South Korea (Republic of Korea), the United States, the United Kingdom, the People's Republic of China, New Zealand, Canada, the Netherlands, Turkey, and Japan.
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President Harry S. Truman authorizes US forces to support South Korea in their plight. This was primarily done due to Truman's fear that the attack was part of a plan by communist China, and by association, the Soviet Union.
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The Chinese tried to blackmail the UN by saying because they were Korea's neighbors, they would intervene against the UN forces to safeguard their national security.
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The capital city of Seoul is recaptured by the south Koreans.
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United Nations cross 38 parallel
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The Eighth United States Army and the ROK Army drove up western Korea and captured Pyongyang City, the North Korean capital.
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UN offensive begins from the Chongchon river to end the war by Christmas
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UN passes a Cease Fire
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UN forces once again gain control of Seoul
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Truce talks begin at Kaesong
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Largest air strike of war, 1400 aircrafts attack Pyongyang
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Talk of truces halt, and General Clark initiates Operation Showdown.
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Final cease fire was signed to end the war
