The Korean War Chronology
(U.S. Army Center of Military History)
 
 27 June-15 September 1950 (Phase 1)
North Korea vs South Korea
 
 16 September-2 November 1950 (Phase 2)
United Nations enters conflict;
UN/ South Korea push to Chinese border
 
 3 November 1950-24 January 1951 (Phase 3)
Chinese forces enter the conflict;
Chinese/North Korea push to Seoul
 
24 January-21 April 1951 (Phase 4)
Fighting centers along 38th Parallel
 
9 July 1951-27 July 1953 (Phase 5)
Armistice talks begin; Fighting continue along 38th parallel; Armistice signed