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Communist soldiers cross the 38th parallel
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 Korean War
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The U.N. Supports South Korea
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. -
Battle of Osan
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. -
Battle of Incheon
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. -
Pyongyang Captured by South Korea
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. -
China Gets Involved in the War
Mao Zendong sneds CCP troops to battle South Korea with the U.S.S.R. at the Battle of Chongju. -
Yalu River Battle
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. -
General Douglas MacArthur is Fired
On April 11, 1951, General Dougal MacArthur was fired from all four of his commands by President Harry Truman. -
Kaesong Peace Talks
U.N. leadership suggests that armistice talks begin. The peace talks abruptly ended due to the bombing of Kaesong. -
The Korean War Ends
The Korean War ended when the Korean Armistice was signed by the North Korea, China, and U.N. Command.
