Advance into North Korea (AQA GCSE History): Flashcards
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When did UN forces first cross the 38th parallel?
When did UN forces first cross the 38th parallel?
1 October 1950
What was the 38th parallel?
What was the 38th parallel?
Dividing line between North & South Korea since 1945
Strategic shift when UN crossed 38th parallel
Strategic shift when UN crossed 38th parallel
From defensive to offensive strategy
When did UN forces capture Pyongyang?
When did UN forces capture Pyongyang?
20 October 1950
What was Pyongyang?
What was Pyongyang?
North Korean capital
Number of NK troops that escaped back to North Korea
Number of NK troops that escaped back to North Korea
Around 35,000
Truman's political goal for advancing into North Korea
Truman's political goal for advancing into North Korea
Victory vs communism & reunite Korea under pro-West govt
Key miscalculation about communist powers
Key miscalculation about communist powers
Belief USSR & China would not intervene in conflict
Date China warned it would enter war if UN crossed parallel
Date China warned it would enter war if UN crossed parallel
3 October 1950
Date MacArthur assured Truman China wouldn't intervene
Date MacArthur assured Truman China wouldn't intervene
15 October 1950
Date ROK troops reached Yalu River
Date ROK troops reached Yalu River
25 October 1950
What is the Yalu River?
What is the Yalu River?
Border between North Korea and China
UN military advantage over North Korea
UN military advantage over North Korea
Complete air superiority/control of NK airspace
Date of UN Security Council Resolution 84
Date of UN Security Council Resolution 84
5 July 1950
Time from crossing parallel to reaching Chinese border
Time from crossing parallel to reaching Chinese border
24 days