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North Korea Invades South Korea
The North Korean People's Army crosses the 38th parallel, leading to large casualities in the Republic of Korea. -
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Korean War
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North Korea invades Seoul
North Korea successfully invades Seoul, the capital of South Korea. -
North Korea Advances
First battle between the U.S army and North Korea. North Korea pushes the U.S to Pusan, the southeast corner of the peninsula -
Battle of Inchon
General MacArthur turns the war around at the Battle of Inchon, leading to the the Americans gaining control over Inchon and Seoul. -
MacCarthur Pushes North Korea Back
MacArthur receives permission to pursue the enemy into North Korea. -
Crossing the 38th Parallel
The Republic of Korea's and General McCarthur's forces cross the 38th parallel, despite warnings not to by the Chinese government. -
Approaching the Yalu River
As the U.S army approaches the Yalu River, General MacCarthur launches an offensive which he hoped would end the war. -
China Enters the War
Chinese forces pushed back the U.S army back down to the peninsula. -
North Korea Invades Seoul
By invading Seoul, the North Koreans push the US Army south. -
Stalemate
The U.S army advances northward and recaptures Seoul, heavy casulaties in both sides. -
North Korea Pushed Back
North Korea is pushed back across the 38th parallel. -
MacArthur Fired
MacArthur is fired for wanting to push past into China's borders, despite being told not to. -
Korean War Ends
After two years of fighting, and nearly two million people dead, an armistice is signed. Korea continues to be separated at the 38th parallel.