The Korean War

  • Korea liberated from Japanese Troops

  • The South Korean Government was elected and recognised by the UN

  • North Korea invades South Korea

  • Communists control all but Pusan

  • UN Troops arrive to drive back North Korean troops

  • 200,000 Chinese troops joined the North Koreans

  • MacArthur threatens attack on China

  • MacArthur is Fired

  • Peace Talks between North and South Korea begin

  • Truman is replaced by Eisenhower who wants to end the war

  • Stalin dies, resulting in a loss of confidence for the Chinese and North Koreans

  • Armistice is signed

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