Korean War Flashcards
When did Aus enter the Korean War?
On 26 July 1950, the Menzies Government committed Australian troops to fight in Korea.
How important was the outbreak of war to ordinary Australians?
In Australia, the outbreak of war did not even make the front pages of newspaper. (Not important/big news)
How did Australians respond to the Gov. request for volunteers?
Many volunteers came forward to join the troops already serving.
Which powerful country entered the war later in 1950?
China announced on October 1950, that if UN troops crossed the 38th parallel into North Korea, it would enter the war.
What happened between late 1950 and 1953?
The war became a stalemate with a negotiated truce the only way out.
What kind of fighting were Australian soldiers involved in?
Involved in many battles, raids, and ambushes in guerilla warfare.
Why did australans support the conflict in Korea?
Saw it as the only way to stop spread of communism before it was too late (domino theory)
A total of 339 Aus. soldiers were killed and over 1 200 were wounded.
Why the Australian Government enetered the Korean War?
Believed in domino theory
support non-communist gov
Menzies proposed a forward defence policy, to fight communism wherever it was found, rather than wait for enemy to attack/reach AUS.
Keep close relationship with US
Answered Truman’s call to arms support the South Korean Army
Free willed was at risk
Some missed out on WW2 so wanted to join or was too young at that time.
Doing bit for the United Nations
