Course of the Korean War Flashcards
1
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Pusan
A
By September 1950, the US and South Korean forces had retreated to the Pusan Perimeter.
2
Q
Inchon
A
MacArthur launched an amphibious landing on September 15th taking 8000 casualties.
3
Q
38th parallel
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On September 27th Seoul was recaptured. On September 30th the US forces crossed the border into North Korea. On October 19th Pyongyang was captured.
4
Q
Yala river
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When the US forces reached the Yala river, 150,000 Chinese soldiers moved into North Korea.
5
Q
Chosin Reservoir
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November 1950, The US was saved by air supremacy, however there was a 50% casualty rate. 25% frostbite.
6
Q
Iron triangle
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During 1951-3 there was fighting at the Iron Triangle. There were fierce battles at Heartbreak Ridge (6000 shells a day) and Pork Chop Hill.
