Nick,+Joe+and+Gabriela's+time+line

August 1945: The two parts of Korea were divided across the 38th parallel, the North was occupied by the Soviets and the South by the U.S. July 1947: Truman's National Security Act created u.s department of defense. June 25 1950: the North attack the South which started the war.



June 27: The U.S. announced their intervention.

June 28 1950: U.S. bombers attacked troops in the Han River.

June 39 1950: Truman orders first ground troops into Korea.

July 4 1950: Near Osan, task force smith troops fought and suffered heavy casualties.



July 18 1950: U.S. aircraft wipes out oil refinary in wonsan.

July 22 1950: The battle for Teajon ends with heavy U.S. losses and retreat.

August 15 1950: Four day battle "the Bowling Ally".

October 7 1950: North Korea crosses the 38th parallel.

October 19 1950: The UN tolk P'yongyang, the North Korean capital.

July 27 1953: Cease fire signed, fighting ends.