1. The Cold War In Asia

2. China
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

3. Korea
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!!!

9. 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