On October 24, hoping to end the conflict quickly, General Douglas MacArthur, Commander of UN forces, ordered an offensive to the northern border of North Korea and form a defensive line at the Yalu River.
On October 24, in a bid to rapidly bring an end to the conflict, General Douglas MacArthur, commander of the UN forces, ordered an offensive towards the northern border of North Korea and established a defensive position at the Yalu River, which would help to contain the enemy's movements.