The Korean War Flashcards
When did the USSR detonate a nuclear weapon?
1949
When did china become communist?
1949
Along what parallel was Korea split?
The 38th parallel
Which nation was in charge of the North, and which was in charge of the South of Vietnam?
North- USSR
South- US
Who was the People’s Democratic Republic of Korea led by, and which country was in charge?
Kim Il Sung; USSR
When did the North Koreans launch a surprise attack on the south?
June 25, 1950
Truman appealed to the UN for help. What did the UN order North Koreans to do? Did the Koreans accept or refuse?
Withdraw from the 38th parallel. Korea refused
What happened as a result of the North Koreans refusing to retreat to the 38th parallel?
UN Security Council sponsored military intervention under command of US forces
When was an armistice signed between the North and South, and where was the border set to?
July 27, 1953; the border was set back to the 38th parallel
Death toll:
_____ Korean troops
_____ US troops
_____ Australian troops
2 million + (Korea)
54,000+ (US)
281 (Australian)
