Korea Flashcards
1
Q
Inchon
A
Successful but risky amphibious operation that counterattacked behind NKPA
2
Q
Col. Chesty Puller
A
5 Navy Crosses
3
Q
Chosin Reservoir
A
Retreat of Marines from North to South Korea after Chinese invasion and surrounded 1st MarDiv
4
Q
The Punchbowl
A
Crater-shaped formation of ridges in which 1st MarDiv drove off NKPA troops
5
Q
Vertical Envelopment
A
First use of helicopters in combat. Began at Punchbowl, and consisted of resupply and rescue missions to front-line Marines
