Korean War

The Korean War ended on July 27, 1953, with the signing of the Korean Armistice Agreement. The conflict between North and South Korea had lasting implications for the region and the global balance of power during the Cold War.

Japan annexed the Korean Empire with the Japan-Korea Annexation Treaty in 1910, leading to direct Japanese rule over Korea until 1945.

At the Cairo Conference, China, the United Kingdom, and the United States decided that 'in due course Korea shall become free and independent'.

The Soviet Union declared war on Japan and invaded Manchuria on 8 August 1945, leading to the occupation of the north of Korea.

On August 15, 1948, the Republic of Korea (South Korea) was established.

The beginning of the Korean War, a conflict between North Korea (supported by China and the Soviet Union) and South Korea (backed by the United Nations, primarily the United States), resulting in a devastating war with global implications.

On 25 June 1950, the Korean People's Army (KPA) crossed the 38th parallel behind artillery fire, justifying its assault with the claim that ROK troops attacked first. This marked the beginning of the Korean War.

A war between North Korea (with the support of China and the Soviet Union) and South Korea (with the principal support of the United States). It lasted from 1950 to 1953.

The Korean War began on June 27, 1950, when North Korean forces crossed the 38th parallel and invaded South Korea, marking the outbreak of the conflict.

On 28 June 1950, Seoul fell to the KPA, leading to the evacuation of the South Korean government and a massacre of suspected political opponents. This event significantly impacted the course of the Korean War.

On July 5, 1950, the first U.S. Marines, leading the U.N. force, engage in battle shortly after landing on the Korean Peninsula. The U.S. troops suffer heavy casualties and are driven back into a perimeter around the southern port city of Pusan.

On September 15, 1950, U.S. Gen. Douglas MacArthur, commander of the U.N. forces, makes a bold military move by landing an amphibious invasion force of 80,000 Marines at the port of Inchon near Seoul. This tactical move cuts off North Korean troops, while U.N. forces break out of the Pusan perimeter.

Private First Class Fernando Garcia was a Mexican-American soldier who posthumously received the Medal of Honor for his heroic actions during the Korean War, where he sacrificed his life to protect his comrades from enemy fire.

On September 26, 1950, Seoul is taken by U.N. forces after two weeks of house-to-house fighting. Gen. MacArthur orders troops to continue chasing the retreating North Korean army across the 38th Parallel.

U.S. and Republic of Korea (ROK) forces successfully capture Seoul, the capital of South Korea, during the Korean War.

On September 30, 1950, United Nations forces successfully landed at Inchon, defeating North Korean forces and recapturing Seoul.

On October 2, 1950, United Nations forces crossed the 38th parallel into North Korea during the Korean War.

The joint forces of 1st ROK Division and U.S. 1st Cavalry Division achieve the capture of P'yongyang, the North Korean capital, during the Korean War, marking a significant turning point in the conflict.

On October 22, 1950, Pyongyang, the capital of North Korea, fell to United Nations forces during the Korean War.

On October 25, 1950, Chinese People’s Volunteers Force (CPVF) troops crossed into North Korea, inflicting serious losses on the lead units of the UN advance.

Phase 2 of the Korean War took place from September 16 to November 2, 1950, characterized by continued military operations and strategic movements.

Phase 3 of the Korean War started on November 3, 1950, and lasted until January 24, 1951, with ongoing combat and evolving tactics.

On November 25, 1950, China issued warnings against the U.N. and set a trap to crush MacArthur's army. Chinese forces, numbering 130,000 to 300,000, invaded North Korea and pushed U.N. troops southward in a disorganized, hasty retreat.

Sergeant Darrell Samuel Cole was a Marine who posthumously received the Medal of Honor for his courageous actions during the Korean War, where he sacrificed his life to protect his fellow Marines from enemy fire.

U.S. President Harry S. Truman threatens to use the atomic bomb against the communist Chinese forces, escalating tensions during the Korean War.

First Lieutenant Baldomero Lopez was a U.S. Marine who posthumously received the Medal of Honor for his heroic actions during the Korean War, where he sacrificed his life to save his comrades by throwing himself on a live grenade.

On December 6, 1950, the U.S. Marines at the Chosin Reservoir engaged in a fighting retreat to the port of Hŭngnam, becoming one of the most-storied episodes in U.S. Marine Corps history.

General Walker, a prominent figure in the Korean War, tragically loses his life in an auto accident north of Seoul, marking a significant loss for the U.S. forces.

The North Korean army recaptures Seoul as U.N. troops continue to retreat, marking a significant turning point in the Korean War.

Phase 4 of the Korean War extended from January 24 to April 21, 1951, witnessing continued hostilities and strategic maneuvers.

On March 14, 1951, Seoul changed hands for the fourth time when UN forces once again liberated the South Korean capital.

On March 18, 1951, the South Korean capital of Seoul was recaptured by U.N. troops, marking the last time it changed hands during the Korean War. The city had been heavily battered, and this event signified a significant turning point in the conflict.

On April 11, 1951, U.S. Pres. Harry S. Truman relieved MacArthur of command for insubordination and his unwillingness to prosecute a limited war.

On April 25, 1951, vastly outnumbered UN forces checked the Chinese advance on Seoul at the Battles of Kapyong and the Imjin River.

The UN Summer-Fall Offensive 1951, also known as Phase 5, commenced on July 9, 1951, marking a significant military operation during the Korean War.

On July 10, 1951, truce talks between the UN and the communists began at Kaesŏng.

On January 4, 1952, Seoul fell and the Eighth Army was forced to pull back to a line forty miles south of Seoul during the Korean War.

On January 15, 1952, Army Chief of Staff General J. Lawton Collins declared the determination to 'stay and fight' during his visit to Korea, reflecting the resolve in the Korean War.

U.S. Navy Underwater Demolition Team frogmen working on the Korean coast during Operation Fishnet in 1952. Their mission was the destruction of North Korean fishing nets to reduce Communist forces' food supplies.

On July 27, 1953, Mark W. Clark for the UN Command, Peng Dehuai for the Chinese, and Kim Il-Sung for North Korea concluded an armistice ending hostilities.

On July 27, 1953, an armistice is signed, officially bringing an end to the Korean War and establishing a ceasefire between North and South Korea.