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Raid on South Korea!
On 25 July, 1950 at 5:00 am, North Korea raided across the 38 Parallel to declare war against South Korea. -
The United States joins the Korean war
President Harry Truman sends U.S. troops to Korea. The U.S. and other countries in the United Nations join the war because they want to stop communism from spreading to South Korea. -
North Korea captured Seoul
On 27 June, 1950 North Korea captured South Korea's capital city Seoul. -
Destroy Pyeong Yang with the air force
Fifth Air Force's 3rd Bombardment Group sends 18 B-26 Invader light bombers against Heijo Airfield near the North Korean capital of Pyongyang: 25 enemy aircraft are destroyed on the ground; one Yak fighter is shot down. -
The United States is defeated at Osan.
American troops fight North Korean troops in Osan. The Americans expected an easy victory, but are surprised to find out that they are no match for the North Korean army. -
UN paricipates in the Korean war
The UN Security Council establishes a unified command over US led troops operating under the UN flag against North Korea. US troops make up more than 90% of the UN force. Sixteen other states also deploy troops. Five states dispatch medical units. Russia, China, and North Korea consider these actions unjustified. Soviet Ambassador to the UN, Yakov Malik boycotts Security Council meetings and forfeits the right to vote. -
The U.S army invades North Korea
In a surprise landing behind enemy lines, US forces push the North Korean army back north of the 38th parallel -
Incheon landing operation
This operation was the best operation in general MacArthur`s opinion, and this operation was a success. -
United State troops reach Pyeong Yang
U.S. troops push their way into Pyongyang, the capital of North Korea. Soldiers believe that the war will be over soon and start to take bets on what day the war will officially end. -
Chinese divisions enter fighting
chinse troop enter the korean war to help north korea from UN. so koren troop had been many damage from chinese -
General Douglas MacArthur's final "Home by Christmas" offensive begins.
General MacArthur orders the United Nations forces to move to the Yalu River, the border between North Korea and northeast China. MacArthur said the UN troops would be home by Christmas, but they are attacked by 180,000 Chinese soldiers and have to retreat. -
Peace talks begin
With neither side gaining ground, peace talks begin. However, it takes two years to come to an agreement as the war drags on. -
The PVA push back U.S. and South Korea troops
Fighting continues around the 38th Parallel. The KPA and PVA push back US and South Korean troops behind the DMZ (De-Militarized Zone). -
truce talk
truce tak began in july 10. -
UN versus North Korea and China
South Korean, French, American, and Philippine troops fight in a prolonged battle known as the Battle of Heartbreak Ridge against Chinese and North Korean forces. There were a combined 28,000 of casualties and loss of life. -
largest attack
largest attack by air took place on Pyongyang by 1400 aircraft -
Dwight Eisenhower is elected president.
General Dwight Eisenhower defeats Illinois Senator Adlai Stevenson to become president of the United States. During his campaign, Eisenhower said he would end the war in Korea. -
war truce
North Korea and South Korea sign an agreement to stop fighting. Korea is still divided, but the two countries agree to create a neutral zone called the Demilitarized Zone to separate the countries.
