1. The Korean War

2. 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?

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

4. Background Information
The Spread of Communism
The Soviet Union
China

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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. . ..

10. 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?

11. 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

12. 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?

13. 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