The Korean War Flashcards
What was Korea partitioned into and what specific parallel after WW2?
North and South Korea, across the 38th parallel.
How did Stalin think the Korean war would benefit the Soviet Union?
He calculated that if the North could bring the South under communist control then the whole of Korea would be communist and benefit the USSR considerably.
Why did Mao become involved in the war?
He thought that Stain would give China soviet technology and equipment in exchange for Chinese soldiers.
What was the western view of the Korean War?
That when the North Koreans crossed the 38th parallel, they were at fault, however the PRC claimed that South Korea had committed the initial transgression.
When did US forces pass the38th parallel into North Korea?
October 1950.
How many PLA Troops were in Korea? How many had died by the end of the war?
3 Million overall, but by the end of the war over a million had died including Mao’s son.
When was the Korean War?
1950-53.
What was the armistice agreement that ended the fighting in Korea?
The Panmunjom truce.
Who initiated the invasion of South Korea?
Stalin.
What benefits did the Korean War bring to China?
Mao proudly stated it was CCP, not Soviet comrades who had shed their blood.
Most importantly, the CCP could claim that it had matched the USA in combat for 3 years and remained undefeated.
How did the war impact the PRC nation?
It was obliged to prove itself in war yet again before it had even been given time to establish itself in times of peace.
