1. Timeline Flashcards
August 15th 1945
Korea divides into Soviet and US occupied zones along the 38th parallel
June 25th 1950
North Korean Peoples Army (NKPA) invades South Korea
June 30th 1950
President Truman sends ground forces into Korea
August 4th 1950
Pusan perimeter established in southeastern Korea
September 15th 1950
Inchon landings
September 29th 1950
US Troops recapture Seoul
October 7th 1950
UN crosses the 38th Parallel, pushing forward into North Korean territory
October 14th 1950
China send half a million troops across the Korean/China border at the Yalu River
March 1st 1951
UN Line reaches between 37/38th parallel
April 11th 1951
General MacArthur fired for trying to advance into China
July 27th 1953
Ceasefire signed at Pamunjom
September 4th 1953
Processing of POWs starts at Freedom Village