.:Korean War:.

.:The Korean War:.

June 25, 1950 marked the day. The day that North Korean forces ambushed South Korea with a surprise-attack on the 38th parallel.

This action launched the beginning of what we call The Korean War.

In only a matter if days, North Koreans had sunken deep into the nation of South Korea. In need of help, South Korea called upon the United Nations to stop the North Korean invasion.

The UN, who lacked the presence of the Soviet Union representatives, passed the vote to assist South Korea.

June 27, 1960 - U.S. troops stationed in Japan were ordered by U.S. president Harry S. Truman to support the North Koreans. Between China and Taiwan, an American fleet was positioned within the waters.

In total, 16 nations sent 520,000 troops to aid South Korea. The majority, over 90%, of these were American troops. These were numbered along with the additional 590,000 troops of South Korea.

These forces were placed under the command of General Douglas MacArthur.

On September 15, 1950 - MacArthur's troops made a surprise landing between enemy lines. Around half of the North Koreans troops surrendered.