The Korean War (1950-1953) Flashcards
When did North Korea invade South Korea?
25 June 1950
When did the first aerial combat between the US and North Korea take place over Kimpo?
27 June 1950
On 29 June 1950, who recorded the first aero-combat victory during the Korean War by shooting down a North Korean YaK-3?
SSgt Nyle S. Mickley
On 15 Sept 1950, where did the First Marine Division successfully land to effectively cut North Korean Army supply lines deep in the south?
Inchon
On 15 Sept 1950, who spearheaded the US forces that effectively cut North Korean Army supply lines deep in the south?
The First Marine Division
Who launched its own offensive from Pusan a day after the US forces cut North Korean Army supply lines deep in the south?
The US Eighth Army
On 27 Sept 1950, what did President Truman authorize US Forces to do during the Korean War?
Pursue the beaten Korean Army north of the 38th parallel
Who did the Air Force drop into Korea to cut off retreating North Korean troops?
187th Airborne Regimental Combat Team
On 9 Nov 1950, who scored the first B-29 victory by drowning a MiG-15 during the Korean war?
Corporal Harry LaVene
How many MiGs were shot down during the course of the Korean war?
27
Who, as a tail gunner on an Okinawa-based B-29, shot down two MiGs on 12 April 1951, a feat unmatched by any other gunner?
Sergeant Billie Beach
