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Early Cold War Events
Korean War
Early Cold War
More Significant events U.S., Britain, and France combine their
zones to create West Germany Soviet Union develop their own atomic
bomb What impact might these two events
have on the Cold War?
Korean War
During WWII, Soviets and Americans entered Korea to disarm the Japanese 38th parallel
Soviets control North, Americans control South
After WWII, Borders stayed Both thought they had control over Korea
1950, Soviets arm North Korea and invade South Korea
Korean War- Phase 1
Korean War- Phase 2
Sept - Nov 1950 On 15 September, American
General MacArthur led 300,000 UN troops, 260,000 which were Americans.
In danger of being cut off, the NKPA had to retreat. The Americans drove them back and recaptured South Korea.
On 7 October 1950 MacArthur invaded North Korea. He advanced as far as the Chinese border. He boasted that the Americans would be 'home by Christmas'.
Korean War- Phase 3
Nov 1950 - Feb 1951 Now the Chinese were
alarmed. On 25 November, 200,000
Chinese troops attacked MacArthur.
Then, on December 31, half a million more Chinese troops entered the war and attacked the Americans. They drove the Americans back.
They recaptured North Korea, and advanced into South Korea.
Korean War- Phase 4
February – March 1951
The Americans landed more troops.
MacArthur reached the 38th parallel in March 1951.
The Korean War
Macarthur demands more troops and help from Chinese Nationalists
Truman refuses Macarthur persists Truman refuses Fires MacArthur for insubordination
Tries to commit to Limited War War fought to achieve a limited objective
The Korean War General Matthew Ridgway replaces MacArthur
War dies down July 1953, peace negotiations signed
33,600 U.S. soldiers die in battle 2,800 more from disease
Causes America to build up arms Focus on Asia, as well as Europe to contain
communism Signed defense agreements with many Asian
countries Including aid to French forces fighting in Vietnam
Assignment
Create a Newspaper Headline Discuss the point of view of the war
from an American standpoint Headline must include
Big headline Picture description