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On June 25th, 1950, 75,000 North Korean soldiers flooded the 38th parallel. The 38th parallel divided democratic South Korea, supported by the U.S., and communist North Korea, supported by the U.S.S.R..
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The United Nations Security Council recommended that its members assist South Korea's military. Sixteen UN nations supported South Korea with troops, hospitals, and weapons.
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The first direct encounter between the United States and North Korean troops. The Battle of Osean resulted in a loss for the U.S. due to lack of men and arms.
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On September 15, 1950, American troops launched a suprise, amphibious attack on North Korea and captured Incheon. This victory was a turning point in the war because it pushed North Korean troops back and it allowed South Korea to recapture Seoul.
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South Korea's victory at Inchon allowed its troops to cross the 38th Parallel, and capture Pyonyang, the North Korean capital. North Korean forces then fled towards China for help.
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Mao Zendong sneds CCP troops to battle South Korea with the U.S.S.R. at the Battle of Chongju.
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Roughly 180,000 Chinese and North Korean soldiers launched an offensive attack on MacArthur and his troops at the Yalu River. This battle caused the U.N. forces to lose all of the territory they gained.
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On April 11, 1951, General Dougal MacArthur was fired from all four of his commands by President Harry Truman.
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U.N. leadership suggests that armistice talks begin. The peace talks abruptly ended due to the bombing of Kaesong.
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The Korean War ended when the Korean Armistice was signed by the North Korea, China, and U.N. Command.
