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When did north invade south?

1950

Leader of North Korea?

Communist Kim Il Sung, supported by ussr

Leader of South Korea?

Republican Syngman rhee, supported by USA

3 key things that happen in 1950?

1.USA join war by sending troops.


2.US+UN troops push above 38th parallel to China border led by McArthur.


3.Moa major counter act send 300,000 troops to north.

2 main events of 1951?

1.Chinese forces push in back over 38th parallel.


2.McArthy dismissed by Truman saying army ‘too soft’ and trying to force nuclear weapons.

What happened in war between June 51- July 53?

Neither side had any significant millitary offences, lack of un action convinced Stalin+Moa of there desire for peace.

When did Eisenhower become president?

Nov 1952, promotes his desire to end the Korean war and bring peace.

When was the armistice signed for Korean War?

July 1953,Korean left divided.

Why did Kim Il Sung invade south?

Wanted to unify Korea and become overall leader, pressure from USSR

What role did Stalin play in the war?

Wasn’t initially gonna support but changed in Feb 1950 provided north with 178 aircraft’s,1600 artillery,wanted to expand communism but didn’t want direct conflict with USA.

What was role of Moa and China?

Didn’t interview until April 1950 when Truman ordered a fleet to defend Taiwan.

Why did USA intervene?

Took action to persevere peace and security from communist expansion, didn’t want to seem vinerable,sent 260000 troops.

Impact of war on Korea?

Long term security because no war allowed on the Korean Peninsula, uneasy stability of friction between the two separate sides.

Impact of war on USA?

Land forces in Europe strengthened,NATO strengthened, treaty of san fransisco Japan 1952,continue support tiawanise nationalists, SEATO formed communist bloc in Asia.

Impact of war on China?

Gained power and reputation, less reliant on ussr and Moscow because of Stalin’s reluctance to support them in Korean War, fully loát control of Taiwan.

Impact on USSR?

Result not good for ussr because USA strengthened and strictened policy to make Cold War more intense, containment globalised, massive economic pressure on ussr led to reduction in consumer goods.