The End Of The War Flashcards
1
Q
What happened after MacArthur was sacked?
A
The war was in stalemate for nearly a year. In 1951 peace talks began.
2
Q
What was the results of the peace talks in 1951?
A
No progress was made due to an argument about prisoner exchange.
3
Q
What change in 1952 helped the peace talks?
A
Eisenhower became president, after having promised to end the war.
4
Q
What happened in March 1953 which also helped with peace talks?
A
Stalin died causing the Chinese and North Koreans to lose faith in the Soviets as they stopped supplying them.
5
Q
When was an armistice signed?
A
July 1953
