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The Korean War, 1950-1953

The Korean War was when the Cold War went global.

CAUSES OF THE KOREAN WAR

After World War II, Korea was split at the 38th parallel between a Communist north and a capitalist (US-backed) south:

EVENTS OF THE KOREAN WAR

The Korean War can be divided into five phases:

Causes: Truman - hints
• How did changing American ideas mean that Truman was prepared to get involved in a war in Korea?

• Make sure you mention Domino Theory, China, Japan, and NSC68.

Causes: Stalin - hints
• Explain how Stalin, Kim Il Sung and Mao Zedong negotiated to start the war.

Causes: Syngman Rhee - hints
• Explain how Syngman Rhee precipitated the war.

Course June-Sept 1950 - hints
• Describe the events of the war.

• Make sure you mention NKPA, ROKs, UN, Pusan.

Course Sept-Nov 1950 - hints

• Describe the events of the war.

• Make sure you mention MacArthur, Inchon, amphibious, prisoners, Chinese border, 'home by Christmas'.

Course Nov 1950-Feb 1951 - hints

• Describe the events of the war.

• Make sure you mention 'People's Volunteers', 'human wave' tactics, advance.

Course Feb-Mar 1951 - hints

• Describe the events of the war.

• Make sure you mention US bombers, numbers of dead, MacArthur reached the 38th parallel

Course Mar 1951-1953 - hints

• Describe the events of the war.

• Make sure you mention MacArthur sacked, Eisenhower and peace, atomic bomb, truce.