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The Korean War

Discussion Questions In America, The Korean War is often called the "Forgotten War" What do you know about the Korean War? Do you know anyone who fought in the war? If so, who and what did they do?

“FREEDOM IS NOT FREE” Why do you think this phrase was chosen as the inscription at the Korean War Memorial in Washington D.C.?

Background Information The Spread of Communism The Soviet Union China

Douglas Macarthur Macarthur chosen to lead the UN forces Hoped to repeat the victories in Japan Felt FDR and Truman were too soft on Communism

The Korean War Macarthur attempted to attack enemy supply lines from behind Plan worked, pushing the NK army back Rumors spread of a whole democratic Korea

The China Factor Communist China did not want a Western democratic neighbor Nov. 24, 1950: Macarthur made plans to push the communist NK’s over the Yalu River into China China went on the offensive—pushing the UN troops back into SK A Stalemate developed Fight over a second front

Country KIA+ Wounded MIA Captured Total S. Korea 227,800 717,100 43,500 ? 984,400 USA 54,229 103,248 8,142 3,746 168,365 UK 710 1,278 1,263 766 5,017 Turkey 717 1,240 39 21 1,591 Australia 291 Canada 309 1,055 30 2 1,396 France 288 818 18 11 1,135 Thailand 114 794 5 913 Greece 169 543 1 715 Etc. . ..

American Frustration The Stalemate dragged on over 2 more years—ending in a still divided Korea Why were 55,000 Americans killed and 113,000 wounded for such limited results? Was the American Government serious about stopping communism?

New War Integration of Units: 1948 Permanent Mobilization 1st time white and black fought alongside each other Permanent Mobilization US troops stationed around the world Military-Industrial Complex Military and Industrial linked through business Unclear Victories

In Review: How did Communist expansion in Asia set the stage for the Korean War? Who fought in the Korean War, and what were the three stages? What were the effects the Korean War left on America? On the Koreas?

Home Work Korean War Essay: Two Choices: 1. Personal Account (1 Page) Interview someone you know and write an account of their experiences during the war 2. History of the Korean War (2 pages) Choose an aspect of the Korean War and analyze the significance of that aspect