China’s reaction (AQA GCSE History): Flashcards
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When did Chinese forces attack UN troops in Korea?
When did Chinese forces attack UN troops in Korea?
October 25, 1950
Number of Chinese CPV soldiers moved into North Korea
Number of Chinese CPV soldiers moved into North Korea
300,000
Name of Chinese military force in Korean War (abbrev.)
Name of Chinese military force in Korean War (abbrev.)
CPV (Communist Party Volunteer Army Corps)
Border between North and South Korea
Border between North and South Korea
38th parallel
How China sent warning before intervening in Korean War
How China sent warning before intervening in Korean War
Through Indian ambassador
Where Chinese troops hid before attacking UN forces
Where Chinese troops hid before attacking UN forces
Mountainous regions of North Korea
Capital captured by Chinese forces in winter 1950-1951
Capital captured by Chinese forces in winter 1950-1951
Seoul
When was General MacArthur dismissed by Truman?
When was General MacArthur dismissed by Truman?
April 11, 1951
Why MacArthur was dismissed from command
Why MacArthur was dismissed from command
Refused Truman's orders, wanted to attack China & use atomic bombs
US policy after Chinese intervention in Korean War
US policy after Chinese intervention in Korean War
Containment
Soviet aircraft provided to support Chinese forces
Soviet aircraft provided to support Chinese forces
MiG-15 fighter aircraft
War situation by spring 1951
War situation by spring 1951
Stalemate along 38th parallel
Strategic advantage that helped Chinese intervention succeed
Strategic advantage that helped Chinese intervention succeed
Element of surprise
What China successfully defended with their intervention
What China successfully defended with their intervention
North Korea from complete conquest