A brief account of the Korean War with important dates and events
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Created by Nikhil Philipose
over 7 years ago
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What is the significance of 25 Jun 1950 w.r.t the Cold War?
“If the best minds in the world had set out to find us the worst possible location in the world to fight this damnable war the unanimous choice would have been Korea.”
Who said this ?
the Korean War was the first military action of the Cold War. By July, American troops had entered the war on South Korea’s behalf. As far as American officials were concerned, it was a war against the forces of international ___________itself.
Name the North Korean leader during the Korean War.
In a global perspective what was America's concern with a war in Korea?
Why did the Soviet Union boycott the UN Council meetings ?
When did President Truman order U.S. air and sea forces to help the South Korean regime?
The UN Security Council, on 27 June 1950, published a Resolution recommending member states provide military assistance to the Republic of Korea.
The Battle of Pusan Perimeter was a large-scale battle between United Nations and North Korean forces. It was one of the first major engagements of the Korean War.
From when to when did last?
A140-mile (230 km) defensive line around an area on the southeastern tip of the Korean Peninsula that included the port of Pusan.
What is this are called?
A140-mile (230 km) defensive line around an area on the southeastern tip of the Korean Peninsula that included the port of Pusan.
What is this are called?
