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Korean War : Brief Explanation | Video Clip Credit - @reedschultzgeo | #history #korea

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June 25, 1950: North Korean Invasion Begins

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June 25, 1950: North Korean Invasion Begins

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North Korean forces, supported by the Soviet Union and China, crossed the 38th parallel, launching a surprise invasion of South Korea. This marked the official start of the Korean War. The North Korean army, equipped with Soviet tanks and artillery, quickly pushed south, overwhelming South Korean defenses.

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General MacArthur led a bold amphibious landing operation at Incheon. This strategic move caught North Korean forces by surprise and cut off their supply lines. The operation, known as 'Operation Chromite,' involved over 75,000 troops and 261 naval vessels, turning the tide of the war in UN forces' favor.

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UN forces captured Pyongyang, the North Korean capital. This marked the deepest advance into North Korean territory. However, this success would be short-lived as Chinese forces were preparing to enter the conflict.

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November 26, 1950: Chinese Counter-Offensive

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November 26, 1950: Chinese Counter-Offensive

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Chinese forces launched a massive counter-offensive near the Chosin Reservoir, pushing UN forces back. The battle in the bitter cold led to numerous casualties and became known as the 'Frozen Chosin.' US Marines particularly distinguished themselves during this harsh battle.

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Chinese and North Korean forces recaptured Seoul, forcing UN forces to retreat. This was the second time Seoul had changed hands during the war, demonstrating the back-and-forth nature of the conflict.

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September 18, 1951: Battle of Heartbreak Ridge

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September 18, 1951: Battle of Heartbreak Ridge

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UN forces engaged in a month-long battle to capture this strategic position. The ridge earned its name from the intense and costly fighting that occurred there. The battle exemplified the war's transition to a war of attrition.

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The Korean Armistice Agreement was signed at Panmunjom, creating the Korean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) and ending the active fighting in the Korean War. However, no formal peace treaty was ever signed, technically leaving the two Koreas still at war.

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The Korean Demilitarized Zone was established as a buffer zone between North and South Korea. This 250-kilometer-long, 4-kilometer-wide strip of land became one of the most heavily fortified borders in the world and remains so today.