Stalemate and peace talks (AQA GCSE History): Quizzes
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What does stalemate mean in military terms?
What does stalemate mean in military terms?
Neither side can achieve decisive win
Where did both armies establish defensive positions during the stalemate?
Where did both armies establish defensive positions during the stalemate?
The 38th parallel
When did the stalemate in the Korean War begin?
When did the stalemate in the Korean War begin?
Spring 1951
In which month of 1951 did Truman dismiss General MacArthur?
In which month of 1951 did Truman dismiss General MacArthur?
April 1951
How long did peace negotiations continue whilst fighting went on?
How long did peace negotiations continue whilst fighting went on?
Two years
How many Chinese prisoners held by UN forces did not wish to return to China?
How many Chinese prisoners held by UN forces did not wish to return to China?
16,000
What was the single most difficult obstacle in peace negotiations?
What was the single most difficult obstacle in peace negotiations?
Prisoner of war repatriation
How many North Koreans were killed during US air attacks?
How many North Koreans were killed during US air attacks?
Up to 1 million
What did the Soviet Union provide to Communist forces during the air war?
What did the Soviet Union provide to Communist forces during the air war?
MiG-15 jet fighters
When did Stalin die, creating uncertainty about Soviet support?
When did Stalin die, creating uncertainty about Soviet support?
March 1953
What was China beginning to implement that required reducing military spending?
What was China beginning to implement that required reducing military spending?
Its first Five-Year Plan
On what date was the armistice agreement signed?
On what date was the armistice agreement signed?
27 July 1953
How wide was the Demilitarised Zone (DMZ) established between the two Koreas?
How wide was the Demilitarised Zone (DMZ) established between the two Koreas?
3 kilometres wide