Major Battles
Battle of Inchon
"During the Korean War, U.S. Marines land at Inchon on the west coast of Korea, 100 miles south of the 38th parallel and just 25 miles from Seoul. The location had been criticized as too risky, but U.N. Supreme Commander Douglas MacArthur insisted on carrying out the landing. By the early evening, the Marines had overcome moderate resistance and secured Inchon. The brilliant landing cut the North Korean forces in two, and the U.S.-led U.N. force pushed inland to recapture Seoul, the South Korean capital that had fallen to the communists in June. Allied forces then converged from the north and the south, devastating the North Korean army and taking 125,000 enemy troops prisoner."
-- from www.history.com ( U.S. forces land at Inchon )
This battle was important because it became a major victory not only for the US but also South Korea. It devastated North Korea greatly and turned the war around when it seemed like South Korea was about to lose.
-- from www.history.com ( U.S. forces land at Inchon )
This battle was important because it became a major victory not only for the US but also South Korea. It devastated North Korea greatly and turned the war around when it seemed like South Korea was about to lose.
Battle of Chosin Reservoir
"At the onset of the Battle of Chosin Reservoir (November 27, 1950), weather conditions had deteriorated with freezing temps continuing throughout this 17 day conflict. The battle itself, occurring over rough terrain, began when the Chinese troops surrounded the United Nations troops. Though greatly outnumbered, the UN forces managed to not only break the hold but inflict a great number of casualties on the Chinese troops.
During this time, the 1st Marine Division consisted of almost 25,500 men. It wasn’t long before the division received support from the British 41 Royal Marine Commandos. The availability of significant air power during this battle turned out to be one of the single greatest concentrations of air defense during the Korean War. Between the 1st Marine Air Wing that was stationed in the area and the five aircraft carriers, a total of 230 sorties were launched on a daily basis to provide the necessary air support during the battle. The US Air Force was also able to air drop 250 tons of supplies each day to the UN forces.
( Importance : )
Because of their victory at Chosin, the Chinese gained recognition as a major military force. However, since the US X Corps and the ROK I Corps were both able to escape with the Chinese suffering heavy casualties, the UN forces were able to maintain their position in Korea."
-- from armedforcesmusem.com ( Korean War and the Battle of Chosin Reservoir )
During this time, the 1st Marine Division consisted of almost 25,500 men. It wasn’t long before the division received support from the British 41 Royal Marine Commandos. The availability of significant air power during this battle turned out to be one of the single greatest concentrations of air defense during the Korean War. Between the 1st Marine Air Wing that was stationed in the area and the five aircraft carriers, a total of 230 sorties were launched on a daily basis to provide the necessary air support during the battle. The US Air Force was also able to air drop 250 tons of supplies each day to the UN forces.
( Importance : )
Because of their victory at Chosin, the Chinese gained recognition as a major military force. However, since the US X Corps and the ROK I Corps were both able to escape with the Chinese suffering heavy casualties, the UN forces were able to maintain their position in Korea."
-- from armedforcesmusem.com ( Korean War and the Battle of Chosin Reservoir )