1950 ⟶ Second Chinese Intervention in Korean War

United Nations forces approach the Yalu River. In response, ...
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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.⟶
Second Chinese Intervention in Korean War (1950)
Korean WarChinaUnited NationsOffensiveAsiaCold WarNovemberMilitary Strategy

🇰🇷 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.⟶
North Korea Invades South Korea, Beginning Korean War (1950)
Korean WarNorth KoreaSouth KoreaInvasionUnited NationsCold WarAsiaProxy WarContainmentSoviet UnionChina

🇰🇵 UN Forces Cross the 38th Parallel

United Nations forces cross the 38th parallel, into North Korea.⟶
UN Forces Cross the 38th Parallel (1950)
Korean War38th ParallelNorth KoreaUnited NationsMilitary AdvanceAsiaWarfareBorder

🇨🇳 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.⟶
Korean WarChinaUnited NationsMilitary InterventionAsiaCold WarOctoberInvasion

🇰🇵 Chinese Forces Capture Seoul

Chinese soldiers capture Seoul.⟶
Korean WarChinaSeoulCaptureAsiaCold WarJanuaryCityMilitary Action

🇺🇳 UN Forces Recapture Seoul and Establish Defensive Line

United Nations forces recapture Seoul during Operation Ripper. By the end of March, they have reached the 38th Parallel, and formed a defensive line across the Korean Peninsula.⟶
UN Forces Recapture Seoul and Establish Defensive Line (1951)
Korean WarUnited NationsSeoulRecapture38th ParallelAsiaCold WarMarchDefensive LineMilitary Strategy