Monday: Talking about the Korean War.
The Korean Conflict - The Forgotten War
Origins
Korea was invaded and ruled by Japan from 1910-1945
After WWII split into North(USSR) and South(US)
Election was going to be held to unify Korea
United Nations held in 1948
USSR didn't want election in their side of Korea
Communists- Kim IL-Sung
South- Syngman Rhee
US government stated in Jan 1950 that Korea was "outside of our defense perimeter
Encouraged North Korea to be aggressive
South Korea President and North Korea leader both wanted to reunited Korea under their own systems
US withdrawal, the North were the ones able to go on the offensive
People's Republic of China and USSR were wary of a war in Korea
Mao and Stalin concerned that it would be encourage American intervention in Asia after leaving
Kim was able to manipulate both Mao and Stalin into supporting their invasion of South Korea
The War Begins
June 25, 1950, North Korean forces invade the South
Using Soviet equipment, their surprise attack was very successful
Within days, South Korean forces retreated
Seoul was captured by the North Koreans in early July
South Korean forces and small number of Americans in Korea driven into small South Area (Pusan Perimeter)
US supplies and air support, the South Korean forces managed to stabilize this area
UN support arrived looked like North could gain control of the entire peninsula
Invasion
Invasion of South Korea came as complete surprise to United States
Truman agreed to use US airstrikes against the North Korean forces
General Douglas MacArthur was put in charge of American forces in the Pacific
United Nations Police Action
United Nations Security Council voted to send troops to help South Korea
US, Great Britain, France, China and the USSR were permanent members that could veto the "Police action"
UN Forces VS. Communist Forces
Us, South Korea, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, United Kingdom, France
North Korea, Soviet Union, China
UN Attack
Help troops in Pusan Perimeter, Macarthur ordered landing far behind the North Korean troops further North- at Inchon
UN troops landed at Inchon and faced mild resistance and quickly recaptured Seoul
North Korea find supply lines cut
Rapid retreat north from Pusan Perimeter
- UN and S.K. drive north from the Pusan Perimeter to unite with Inchon troops
Tuesday: Work day!
Wednesday: Presentations begin.
Thursday: Work Day.
Friday: Presentations.
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