Korean War

  • Japanese occupation of Korea begins

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    World War II ends

  • Korea is divided at the 38th parallel by the United States and Soviet Union

  • Un/ South Korean troops cross the border into North Korea

  • Korean War begins/North Korean troops attack South Korea

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    Battel of Pusan Perimeter

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    Battel in Inchon/General MacArthur's Amphibious Landing

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    China enters the Korean War

  • Chinese Winter Offensive

    Chinese Winter Offensive
  • Cease-fire is signed

  • President Eisenhower visits Korea, Fulfilling his campaign promise

  • Korean War is offically over