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7. For these questions, examine this interactive map. a. When did North Korea invade South Korea? North Korea invaded South Korea on June 25, 1950. Communist forces invaded South Korea for the second time in the war on December 31, 1950. b. Describe MacArthur’s counterattack. At that time, China entered the war by launching a massive counterattack caught the UN forces that catching UN forces by surprise. MacArthur made a surprise move and landed force behind the North Korean lines at Inchon. It was a dangerous and daring plan. With North Korean’s full retreat, MacAruthur wanted to free North Korea from communist. United Nation forces push northward. Americans didn’t want Chinese to help North Korea, so they bombed bridge on Yalu River to separate China from North Korea. c. When did UN troops reach the Yalu River? The UN troops reached the Yalu River on Oct 19. But some U.N. forces reached the Yalu River -- the border between North Korea and China -- on October 25. d. When did the war become a stalemate? The war became a stalemate when it was the end., resulting in fighting back-and-forth for hills and ridges, and in trench warfare similar to World War One. Truce negotiations had started in the summer of 1951, but dragged on for another two years, breaking down throughout the winter of 1952-53. Finally, on July 10, 1953, at 10:00 a.m., representatives from the UN and Communist soldier met at Panmunjom, and the armistice agreement was signed. Twelve hours later, the guns at the front fell silent. It was the beginning of the end of the Cold War. To this day, U.S. troops remain in Korea, ever watchful for signs of North Korean aggression against their neighbor to the south. -Xiao 801
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