The Cold War In Asia
China 1947 -1949 Chaing Kai- Shek (nationalists) Vs. Mao Tse Tung (communist) Mao wins - Peoples’ Republic of China Chaing Kai- Shek exiled to Taiwan US refuses to recognize Mao US sets up military bases in Japan
Korea 1950-1953 Korea temporarily divided into North & South after WWII 38th Parallel North: communist, KimII Sung South: capitalist, Syngnam Rhee Stalin wanted to unite Korea June 24, 1950 North crosses 38th Parallel!!!
US Reaction Truman turns to United Nations US and UN send troops - Douglas MacArthur #1 North Korea drives to Pusan #2 Inchon offensive - success! #3 New objective - unify Korea #4 Chinese attack #5 McArthur fired by Truman #6 Cease fire – DMZ established 54,000 dead, 100,000 hurt