Korean War

By colby.sanford

  • Japanese Rule

    Japan had control over Korea at the time

  • 38th Parallel

    38th Parallel
    At 38 latitude, this is where Korea divides into North and South Korea. Link text

  • North Korea's First Leader

    Kim Il Sung became the first leader for North Korea

  • Non-Free Elections

    Elections in 1948 were rigged.

  • Communist North

    Communist North
    North Korea was a communist country and because of this Russians were trying to help.

  • New Leader in China

    Communist Mao Zedong takes over China replacing the Nationalists.

  • North Korea Invasion

    North Korea Invasion
    North Korea almost takes over all of Korea. Link text

  • Inchon

    Inchon
    UN forces flank North Korea at Inchon to take back over Korea. Link text

  • Pyongyang Captured

    Pyongyang Captured
    After the flank on Inchon, UN troops were able to take up most of Korea including North Korea's capital. Link text
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    Chinese 1st Phase

    The Chinese surprise American troops as they cross the Yalu River under Mao Zedong

  • Seoul Falls Again

    Chinese and North Korean forces recapture Seoul.

  • Seoul Recaptured

    Seoul Recaptured
    For the fourth time Seoul has been taken over. UN forces get the South Korean capital back.

  • MacArthur Dismissed

    Truman relieves MacArthur of command for his actions.

  • Armistice Line

    Armistice Line
    An armistice line is created as the new border of North and South Korea. Link text