1950 ⟶ North Korea Invades South Korea, Beginning Korean War
North Korea invades South Korea, beginning the Korean War. T...
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1950
🇰🇷 North Korea Invades South Korea, Beginning Korean War
North Korea invades South Korea, beginning the Korean War. The United Nations Security Council votes to intervene to defend the South. The Soviet Union cannot veto, as it is boycotting the Security Council over the admission of People's Republic of China.⟶
Korean WarNorth KoreaSouth KoreaInvasionUnited NationsCold WarAsiaProxy WarContainmentSoviet UnionChina
🤝 Soviet Union and China Sign Mutual Defense Pact
The Soviet Union and the People's Republic of China sign a pact of mutual defense.⟶
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🏙️ North Korean Forces Capture Seoul
North Korean forces capture Seoul.⟶
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🛡️ UN Forces Engage North Korean Forces at Osan
United Nations forces engage North Korean forces for the first time, in Osan. They fail to halt the North Korean advance, and fall southwards, towards what would become the Pusan Perimeter.⟶
Korean WarOsanUnited NationsMilitary EngagementSouth KoreaWarfarePusan PerimeterContainment
🇨🇳 China's Initial Korean War Intervention
China intervenes in Korea with 300,000 soldiers, catching the United Nations by surprise. However, they withdraw after initial engagements.⟶
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🇨🇳 Second Chinese Intervention in Korean War
United Nations forces approach the Yalu River. In response, China intervenes in Korea again, but with a 500,000 strong army. This offensive forces the United Nations back towards South Korea.⟶
Korean WarChinaUnited NationsOffensiveAsiaCold WarNovemberMilitary Strategy