China Enters War
November 1950 – January 1951
In November of 1950, just as soon as the United Nations and Republic of Korea forces began to be on the offensive and expected to unify Korea, China entered the war and went on an offensive of its own supporting the North Koreans. China stopped the UN advancement into North Korea immediately. The Chinese forces devastated multiple South Korean divisions and tore up The US second division which caused the UN forces to retreat southward to escape certain destruction. United States Marines battled their way to the port of Hungnam for evacuation and they left many Chinese divisions destroyed. In the winter, the Chinese had many casualties due to combat and the bitter Korean cold. In 1951 however, the Chinese went on the offensive again and recaptured Seoul and drove the UN and ROK (Republic of Korea) troops further south. China had an incredible manpower stationed in Korea which caused the UN troops to consider evacuation from Korea. Luckily, the UN forces still had complete control over the seas of Korea which allowed for more troops to be stationed in the front lines. UN forces again cut through the enemy forces using Navy ships and the Air Force to cut off the supply lines and this allowed for another UN offensive attack campaign. Without Chinese involvement the war might have ended in a complete unification of Korea. The Chinese caused another land grab over the capital city of Seoul.