Korean War Timeline Activity

  • World War II ends

    World War II ends
    Germany surrenders and the war ends in most places.
  • Korea Divided at 38th Parallel

    Korea Divided at 38th Parallel
    Korea was divided at the 38th parallel by the United States and Soviet Union. This was the perfect line to divide because the capitlas would be on the same side and it divides the country almost exactly in half.
  • Korean War Begins

    Korean War Begins
    Korean war begins as North Korean troops attack South Korea.
  • UN and South Korean Troops Cross Border to North Korea

    UN and South Korean Troops Cross Border to North Korea
    In response to Chinese intervention and conquering of a lot of South Korea, the US sent troops to help defend South Korea and push back the battle lines.
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    Battle of Pusan Perimeter

    The Battle of Pusan Perimeter was a large-scale battle between United Nations and North Korean forces. It was one of the first major fights of the Korean War.
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    Battle of Inchon

    UN forces stop North Korean troops at the town of Inchon and severely weaken North Korea's army in South Korea.
  • China Enters Korean War

    China Enters Korean War
    China enters the war by sending troops to northern Korea to help fight UN troops.
  • Japanese Begins Control of Korea

    Japanese Begins Control of Korea
    Japan takes control of Korea by
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    Chinese Spring Offensive

    The Chinese forces launched their first major counter-offensive on multiple fronts. This happened in Korea as the USA did not listen to their threats of acting militarily.
  • Eisenhower Visits Korea

    Eisenhower Visits Korea
    President Eisenhower vistited Korea during his campaign and said he will handle the situation better than how the current president is handling it.
  • Cease-Fire is Signed

    Cease-Fire is Signed
    Cease-fire was signed to end the bombing and shooting.
  • Korean War Officially Ends

    Korean War Officially Ends
    Korean War ends.