Early Cold War Events

Korean War

Early Cold War

More Significant events U.S., Britain, and France combine their

zones to create West Germany Soviet Union develop their own atomic

bomb What impact might these two events

have on the Cold War?

Korean War

During WWII, Soviets and Americans entered Korea to disarm the Japanese 38th parallel

Soviets control North, Americans control South

After WWII, Borders stayed Both thought they had control over Korea

1950, Soviets arm North Korea and invade South Korea

Korean War- Phase 1

Korean War- Phase 2

Sept - Nov 1950 On 15 September, American

General MacArthur led 300,000 UN troops, 260,000 which were Americans.

In danger of being cut off, the NKPA had to retreat.   The Americans drove them back and recaptured South Korea.  

On 7 October 1950 MacArthur invaded North Korea.  He advanced as far as the Chinese border.  He boasted that the Americans would be 'home by Christmas'.

Korean War- Phase 3

Nov 1950 - Feb 1951   Now the Chinese were

alarmed.  On 25 November, 200,000

Chinese troops attacked MacArthur.  

Then, on December 31, half a million more Chinese troops entered the war and attacked the Americans.  They drove the Americans back.  

They recaptured North Korea, and advanced into South Korea.

Korean War- Phase 4

February – March 1951  

The Americans landed more troops.   

MacArthur reached the 38th parallel in March 1951.

The Korean War

Macarthur demands more troops and help from Chinese Nationalists

Truman refuses Macarthur persists Truman refuses Fires MacArthur for insubordination

Tries to commit to Limited War War fought to achieve a limited objective

The Korean War General Matthew Ridgway replaces MacArthur

War dies down July 1953, peace negotiations signed

33,600 U.S. soldiers die in battle 2,800 more from disease

Causes America to build up arms Focus on Asia, as well as Europe to contain

communism Signed defense agreements with many Asian

countries Including aid to French forces fighting in Vietnam

Assignment

Create a Newspaper Headline Discuss the point of view of the war

from an American standpoint Headline must include

Big headline Picture description