Chapter 3- end of Korean war

• describe the stalemate

  • both sides lay on there fortified positions along the parallel
  • USA tried to use air power to break stalemate
  • planes began bombing the north with napalm & explosives
• what did China do before getting involved ?


  went to Stalin to ask for his support, he agreed to send military equipment and ammunition
• what did Stalin provide for China ?

  fighter planes & pilots as long as they stayed in Chinese air space
• how did the US build up weapons ?

  • they increased there number of bases
  • they had 750 nuclear bombs by 1952
  • they were spending 14.1% of money on the war
• how did USSR build up weapons ?

  they increased the quantity & quality of nuclear weapons
• describe the Soviet coverup

  • Stalin did not want USA to know of his involvement
  • he wanted to avoid another war
  • tried to hide involvment
  • ainted Soviet planes with Chinese markings
• what happened in 1951 ?

  peace talks begin, the two sides can't decide on anything
• what happened in November 1952 ?


  Eisenhower becomes president
• what happened in march 1953 ?

  • Stalin dies
  • Chinese& north are unsure if a new leader can support them
• what happened in July 1953 ?

  • peace treaty is signed
  • Korea stays split
• what were the gains and losses of Korea ?


  Gains- China cancelled norths debt

  - North Korea got economic aid

  Loses- 80% of Koreas industrial & government building were destroyed
• what were the gains and losses of the USA ?


  Gains- containment policy worked

  Loses- large number of soldiers were wounded/killed

  - failed to "save" the north
• what were the gains and losses of the UN ?


  Gains- role of UN strengthened

  - USSRreturned to UN organisations

  Loses- failed to unite korea

  - believed they were heavily influenced by USA
• what were the gains and losses of the USSR ?

  Gains- closer with china

  Loses- heightened tension with USA
• what were the gains and losses of China ?


  Gains- propelled as a military power

  Loses- were poor and war was expensive

  - trade & political links with USA lost