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Korea is annexed by Japan in the Japan-Korea Treaty of 1910. They would remain under Japanese control until the end of WWII.
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The last Axis power, Japan, surrenders after having the nuclear bomb dropped on them.
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Korea is divided as a result of Japans surrender in 1945. It is then divided between the US and the Soviets.
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North Korean forces invaded South Korea starting the war.
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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.
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Was a amphibious landing and strategic victory reversing the tide for the UN.
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The UN forces pushed the North Korean forces past the 38th parallel. Then pursued them.
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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.
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During the winter Chinese forces began launching counter-attacks against UN forces.
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Making true to his campagin promise of visiting Korea and trying to find a way to end the war.
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A cease-fire is signed between the UN and North Korean forces. Splitting Korea into two countries along the 38th parallel.
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The war is officially over due to the signing of the cease-fire.
