the korean war Flashcards
date of the korean war?
1950-1953
after the second world war, what was korea split into?
two zones - northern and southern
who was the northern zone of korea controlled by?
soviet forces - communist government
who was the southern zone of korea controlled by?
USA forces
where was the dividing line for the two zones?
along the 38th parallel - line of latitude
why did the war break out in 1950?
north korean forces invaded south and captured capital city seoul
who arrived in 1950 too drive the northern forces out?
american forces
who else announced during summer 1950, that it would intervene?
chinese government
how many chinese soldiers fought in korea?
3 million
what was maos view on the korean war?
taken by surprise. had suspicion of stalin
what sort of war did the korean war turn into?
war of attrition - continuously fighting, no distinct advantage, continuous tearing down of each other
what date did stalin die?
july 1953
stalin dying, caused what to occur for the korean war?
ceasefire and agreement for north and south korea to just remain divided along 38th parallel
what profound effect did the korean war have on political situation of china?
created atmosphere of suspicion and fear of spies of foreigners
what did mao become suspicious of after the korean war?
that USA was planning an attack on china
what was said to have descended over chinas borders?
a bamboo curtain
chinese soldiers fought with what?
great bravery and won significant victory’s
the korean war had drawn who closer to who?
USSR closer to china
the korean war had driven a wedge between who?
china and USA
