USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -MacArthur was initially successful in driving back the North Korean forces over the 38th parallel. He made a controversial move, however, when he continued to push the North Koreans further north and suggested bombing cities in China that were thought to be aiding the North Korean troops.

Detailed explanation-2: -President Truman designated General Douglas MacArthur as Commanding General of the United Nations Command (UNC). The first several months of the war were characterized by armies advancing and retreating up and down the Korean peninsula.