Korean War: Cross the 38th Parallel (1950)
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After repelling North Korea's invasion, MacArthur pushed to cross the 38th parallel and unify Korea. Truman approved, but the advance to the Chinese border triggered massive Chinese intervention.
Cross and Unify Korea
1950
year
Destroy North Korean regime
military objective
Chinese intervention
risk
Chosen — China entered, war stalemated at 38th parallel
outcome
Stop at 38th Parallel
1950
year
Restore pre-war border
military objective
Low — mission accomplished
risk
Not chosen — MacArthur pushed for total victory
outcome
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