The Development of the Korean War- Phase3 Flashcards
When did the Chinese launch an attack?
Late in October 1950
How many Chinese People’s Volunteers attacked at the Yalu River?
200,000
Why were the Chinese troops efficient?
Committed to communism
Hated Americans
Had modern tanks and planes form the USSR
What happened to the UN force when the UN troops entered the war?
They were overwhelmed and pushed back
When were UN forces pushed out of Seoul?
January 1951
How long did it take the UN to push the Chinese back to the 38th parallel after losing Seoul?
Only a few weeks of bitter fighting
What did the North being pushed back past the 38th parallel signal?
Stalemate had been reached
Why did Truman and MacArthur fall out after stalemate had been reached in January 1951?
MacArthur wanted to attack China with nuclear weapons
When did MacArthur openly threaten China with nuclear weapons?
March 1951 despite a warning from Truman and the UN that this might pull the USSR into the war
When did Truman sack MacArthur?
April 1951
Why did Truman sack MacArthur?
Truman believed that the objective of removing communism from South Korea had been achieved
