Korean War chronology Flashcards
1
Q
1945
A
Korea divided in two
2
Q
1947
A
Truman Doctrine
3
Q
1949 (3 events)
A
Chine becomes communist, USSR tests nuclear bomb, Soviet Union begins boycotting the UN
4
Q
Feb 1950
A
Treaty of Friendship between USSR and China
5
Q
April 1950
A
Stalin supports the invasino of South Vietnam
6
Q
25th June 1950
A
North Korea invades the South
7
Q
27th June 1950
A
UN issues reslution 83 - this provides military support for South Korea
8
Q
14th Sept 1950
A
North Korea reaches Pusan
9
Q
15th Sept 1950
A
Inchon landings
10
Q
Oct 1950
A
Chinese soldiers cross the Yalu river
11
Q
April 1951
A
MacArthur is fired
12
Q
July 1951
A
Peace talks begind
13
Q
1951-1953
A
Stalemate
14
Q
Nov 1952
A
Eisenhower wins the election
15
Q
July 1953
A
North and South Korea sign an armistace
