The Korean and Vietnam wars Flashcards
When was the Korean War?
1950-1953
When was the Vietnam War?
1955-1975
Which war was the only time the US directly engaged with a communist power (China)?
The Korean War
Who was North Korea supported by?
China and the USSR
Who was South Korea supported by?
The US and allied countries.
Who was the president of South Korea?
Syngman Rhee
Who was the Prime Minister of North Korea?
Kim-Il Sung
What was and still is the border between North and South Korea?
The 38th parallel
When did the US remove their troops from Korea?
1949
What event triggered the start of the war?
North Korean forces crossed the 38th parallel.
How did Truman involve the US in the war? Why?
He believed the Soviets were supporting the invasion and called it a ‘challenge to the free world’.
He went to the UN and got authorisation, so he called it a ‘UN Police action’ but it was the US.
Who led the US effort in the Korean War?
General McArthur.
How did the Korean War end?
It didn’t. There was an armistice signed but no peace treaty was ever signed.
When did the North Korean forces capture Seoul?
Early 1951.
When was the Korean armistice agreement signed?
July 27, 1953.