Harry S Truman25 March 1950
North Korea invades South Korea
United States · Warfare / Korean War. Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.
North Korea invades South Korea
The United Nations Security Council passes a resolution demanding withdrawal of North Korean forces
A United Nations resolution demands the withdrawal of North Korean forces from South Korea
Authorized after MacArthur reports on the hopelessness of the South Korean situation
UN troops arrive in Pusan
MacArthur is authorized by the Pentagon to cross the 38th Parallel
President Truman authorizes General MacArthr to operate north of the 38th Parallel
MacArthur asks the north Korean Commander in Chief to surrender, he refuses
Chinese troops overwhelm the 6th ROK Infantry Division
Flies to North Korea to supervise the drive to the River Yalu
5-15 December, the Chinese invade Korea & force the X Corps to evacuate
Appointed Commander of ground forces in Korea, replacement for Walton Walker
400,000 Chinese & 100,000 North Koreans open a major offenisive
400,000 Chinese & 100,000 North Koreans open a major offenisive
Appointed Commander of the United Nations forces in Korea
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