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As a result of a rigged election Rhee comes to power over South Korea. The USA supports him only because he isnt a communist.
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The communist North Korea invades South Korea, with weapons supplied by the Soviet Union. The south is poorely equipted and is quickly over powered.
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A division of USA forces surprises North Korea. The attack was very sucessful and destroyed most the the armored units
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After the pleas from South Korea for help the USA finally gets involved. A large quanity of troops as well as supplies are sent over. This action quickly changes the tide of the war in the favor of the South
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USA and South Korea is starting to push through North Korea. China send 1 million troops over in support of the North.
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With the help of the Chinesse North Korea pushes the USA and the South back, to just outside the captial of the South.
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After a long push the USA/ South gains ground to the 38th parallel.
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For the last two years both sides are fighting without any progress around the 38th parallel.Both sides fight on but no real ground is gained.
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Both sides agree to release all prisoners. These men are then allowed to return home.
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Both sides crease fire. Defensive posistions are not taken down. There hasn't been a major conflict since.