War in Asia: The Korean War

  • The Korean War Began

    The Korean War Began

    North Korea invades South Korea with 135,000 men.
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    The War in Korea

  • Capture of Seoul

    Capture of Seoul

    North Korea captures Seoul, the capital of South Korea.
  • China in the Korean War

    China in the Korean War

    China gets involved in Korean War.
  • Capture of Pyongyang

    Capture of Pyongyang

    US forces captures Pyongyang. Poyangyang is the captital of North Korea.
  • Seoul Recaptured

    Seoul Recaptured

    The South Korean recaptures Seoul from North Korea. MacArthur's army advances slightly north of the 38th Parallel.
  • MacArthur Fired

    MacArthur Fired

    MacArthur gets fired because he disagrees how military should be handle in the Korean War. Trueman gives all the command to Matthew Ridgeway.
  • Truce Talks Begin

    Truce Talks Begin

    Truce talks begin at Kaesong near the 38th Parallel.
  • Prisoner of War Exchange

    Prisoner of War Exchange

    United Nations propose to exchange Prisoners of War.
  • Presidential Elections

    Presidential Elections

    After being elected, Dwight D. Eisenhower travels to Korean to join in the peace negotiations.
  • Operation Glory

    Operation Glory

    Operation Glory takes place (the exchanging of the Korea's expired).