- war dragged on for another 2 years from 1951
- for this → some people blamed Americans → because they took very hard line in the peace talks.
- others claim → war was dragged out by Mao + Stalin → as they wanted to tie down US forces + Mao wanted to give his army combat experience.
- negotiations during armistice talks → in July 1951 → were not easy + fighting persisted till 1953 → when ceasefire was agreed + armistice was signed in July 1953.