Korean War Strategies and Chinese Involvement

What was the primary objective of MacArthur's Incheon Landing?

• To capture Chinese territory

• To establish a defensive line in South Korea

• To outflank and cut off North Korean forces

• To negotiate peace with North Korea

Which two U.S. military units were advancing towards the Yalu River?

• Second Infantry Division and Third Army

• Seventh Fleet and Ninth Army

• Tenth Corps and Fifth Army

• First Marine Division and Eighth Army

What was the reaction of General MacArthur when informed about Chinese involvement in the war?

• He immediately retreated

• He dismissed it as volunteer activity

• He sought diplomatic talks

• He increased airstrikes on Chinese positions

Why did China decide to intervene in the Korean War?

• To prevent U.S. forces from reaching their border

• To support South Korea

• To test new military technology

• To expand their territory

How did U.S. commanders perceive the Chinese military capabilities initially?

• As highly advanced and superior

• As inexperienced and poorly equipped

• As a non-threatening group of volunteers

• As equal to the U.S. forces