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Japan takes over Korea before WW2
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After WW2 the soviet Union takes over the north and America takes over the south of Korea, meeting in the middle at the 38th parallel
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Soviets elected a communist leader, Kim IL Sung in the north, and a very poor functioning election to elect Syngman Rhee
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In 1948 South Korea became an independent nation, and North Korea turned to communism; both claim the right to rule all of Korea
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Mao Zedong is the new leader, wants to support North Korea because he doesn't like America
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over a span of time North Korea built their military up, without the knowledge of South Korea. and invaded everything until they got to the Pusan Perimeter. McAurthor became the Souths General
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North Korea invades South Korea with 135,000 men. Starting the Korean War
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Orders naval support, and calls the UN for an intervention
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There are some troops from the US and from Korea that put the Northern invasion to a halt; within the Pusan Perimeter
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MacArthur came up with the tactical strategy of outflanking the North rather than attacking them full throttle; they came to the top of South Korea and attacked the Northern Army so now soldiers in the north have no communication with soldiers in the south
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Americans belive they're on verge of winning the war, but Chinese forces were being sent across the Yalu river, they capture Seoul
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MacArthur gains confidence and aids in running the Chinese away; he gets too cocky, and brash against them.
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MacArthur was dismissed/ relieved of his commands for defying Truman's orders; MacArthur contradicted the administration's policies.
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The parties signed the armistice, which is not a peace treaty, but instead a pact to stop the violence/ fighting
