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Korean War
(1950–1953)
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(Stalemate)
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The Korean War (25 June 1950 – 27 July 1953), began when North Korea invaded South Korea. The United Nations, with the United States as the principal force, came to the aid of South Korea. China came to the aid of North Korea, and the Soviet Union gave some assistance.
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Major Battles:
Battle of the Pusan Perimeter (4 Aug - 18 Sep 1950) - UN
* First Battle of Naktong Bulge (5-19 Aug 1950) - UN
* The Great Naktong Offensive (1-15 Sep 1950) - UN​​​
*~ Battle of Yongsan (1-5 Sep 1950) - UN
*~ Second Battle of Naktong Bulge (1-12 Sep 1950) - UN​
Battle of Inchon (10-19 Sep 1950) - UN
Battle of Chosin Reservoir (27 Nov - 13 Dec 1950) - I
Third Battle of Seoul (31 Dec 1950 - 7 Jan 1951) - C
Operation Ripper (7 Mar - 4 Apr 1951) - UN
Operation Courageous (23-28 Mar 1951) - UN
Battle of Imjin River (22-25 Apr 1951) - I
Battle of Heartbreak Ridge (13 Sep - 15 Oct 1951) - UN
Battle of Hill Eerie (21 Mar - 18 Jul 1952) - UN
Battle of Old Baldy (26 Jun 1952 - 26 Mar 1953) - UN, 1952; C, 1953
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UN=United Nations Victory
C=Chinese Victory
I=Inconclusive
*=Part of Battle of Pusan Perimeter
*~=Part of Battle of Pusan Perimeter and The Great Naktong Offensive
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Information retrieved from: https://www.history.com/topics/korean-war
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