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Japenese Occupation of Korea begins
Korea is annexed by Japan in the Japan-Korea Treaty of 1910. They would remain under Japanese control until the end of WWII. -
WWII Ends
The last Axis power, Japan, surrenders after having the nuclear bomb dropped on them. -
Korea is Divided at 38th Parallel by US and Soviets
Korea is divided as a result of Japans surrender in 1945. It is then divided between the US and the Soviets. -
Korean War Begins
North Korean forces invaded South Korea starting the war. -
Battle of Punsan Perimeter
A large scale batlle that lasted from August 4th to September 18th. The UN forces were pushed back to the tip of the Korean Peninsula. -
Battle of Inchon
Was a amphibious landing and strategic victory reversing the tide for the UN. -
UN/South Korean forces cross into North Korea
The UN forces pushed the North Korean forces past the 38th parallel. Then pursued them. -
China Enters the War
They threatned to intervine in the war if the UN crossed the 38th parallel. They entered the war after the UN pursued North Korean forces past the 38th parallel. -
Chinese Winter Offensive
During the winter Chinese forces began launching counter-attacks against UN forces. -
President Eisenhower visits Korea
Making true to his campagin promise of visiting Korea and trying to find a way to end the war. -
Cease-fire is Signed
A cease-fire is signed between the UN and North Korean forces. Splitting Korea into two countries along the 38th parallel. -
Korean War is Officially Over
The war is officially over due to the signing of the cease-fire.
