1. Chapter 15 Section 4 The Korean War

2. Quiz CH 15 WEDNESDAY!

3. Korea After WWII, Korea was divided Soviet Union controlled North Korea Americans control South Korea Divided along the 38 th parallel

4. Korea In June 1950, 100,000 North Korean troops invaded South Korea Armed with Soviet made weapons, tanks Attack came as a surprise to South Korea and U.S.

5. Korea The newly created United Nations voted to use force in Korea Police Action United States led an international force that was made up of troops from 15 nations

6. Korea By Sept. 1950, North Korea had captured most of South Korea U.N. forces made a daring amphibious assault behind North Korean lines at Inchon -Turning point By Oct. 1, 1950, all of South Korea had been retaken by the U.N.

7. Korea U.N. troops, led by General Douglas MacArthur, crossed 38 th parallel Captured most of North Korea

8. Korea As they approached border with China… 260,000 Chinese troops pushed into North Korea U.N. forces retreated MacArthur fired Stalemate formed at 38 th parallel

9. Korea Peace talks began in July 1951 Dispute over border Peace finally achieved in July 1953 2 million communist soldiers died 97,000 UN soldiers died Korea remains divided along 38 th parallel