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Battle Of The Barricades: U.S. Marines In The Recapture Of Seoul [Illustrated Edition]

By: Colonel Joseph H. Alexander USMC

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Battle Of The Barricades: U.S. Marines In The Recapture Of Seoul [Illustrated Edition]

By: Colonel Joseph H. Alexander USMC

Includes over 30 maps, photos and illustrations The Second Battle of Seoul was the battle to recapture Seoul from the North Koreans in late September 1950. The advance on Seoul was slow and bloody, after the landings at Inchon. The reason was the appearance in the Seoul area of two first-class fighting units of the North Korean People’s Army, the 78th Independent Infantry Regiment and 25th Infantry Brigade, about 7,000 troops in all. The NKPA launched a T-34 attack, which was trapped and destroyed, and a Yak bombing run in Incheon harbor, which did little damage. The NKPA attempted to stall the UN offensive to allow time to reinforce Seoul and withdraw troops from the south. Though warned that the process of taking Seoul would allow remaining NKPA forces in the south to escape, MacArthur felt that he was bound to honor promises given to the South Korean government to retake the capital as soon as possible. On September 22, the Marines entered Seoul to find it heavily fortified. Casualties mounted as the forces engaged in desperate house-to-house fighting. Anxious to pronounce the conquest of Seoul, Almond declared the city liberated on September 25 despite the fact that Marines were still engaged in house-to-house combat. Despite furious resistance by the North Korean forces, the Marines triumphed; pushing the communists soldiers out of Seoul. This U.S. Marine Corps history provides unique information about this important battle of the Korean War.

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1786251426

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9781786251428

FIRE BRIGADE: U.S. Marines In The Pusan Perimeter [Illustrated Edition]

By: Captain John J. Chapin USMC

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FIRE BRIGADE: U.S. Marines In The Pusan Perimeter [Illustrated Edition]

By: Captain John J. Chapin USMC

Includes over 30 maps, photos and illustrations. The Battle of Pusan Perimeter was a large-scale battle between United Nations and North Korean forces lasting from August 4 to September 18, 1950. It was one of the first major engagements of the Korean War. An army of 140,000 UN troops, having been pushed to the brink of defeat, were rallied to make a final stand against the invading North Korean army, 98,000 men strong. UN forces, having been repeatedly defeated by the advancing North Koreans, were forced back to the “Pusan Perimeter”, a 140-mile (230 km) defensive line around an area on the southeastern tip of the Korean Peninsula that included the port of Pusan. The UN troops, consisting mostly of forces from the Republic of Korea (ROK), United States and United Kingdom, mounted a last stand around the perimeter, fighting off repeated North Korean attacks for six weeks as they were engaged around the cities of Taegu, Masan, and P’ohang, and the Naktong River. The massive North Korean assaults were unsuccessful in forcing the United Nations troops back further from the perimeter, despite two major pushes in August and September. North Korean troops, hampered by supply shortages and massive losses, continually staged attacks on UN forces in an attempt to penetrate the perimeter and collapse the line. However, the UN used the port to amass an overwhelming advantage in troops, equipment, and logistics, and its navy and air forces remained unchallenged by the North Koreans during the fight. After six weeks, the North Korean force collapsed and retreated in defeat after the UN force launched a counterattack at Inchon on September 15. The battle would be the furthest the North Korean troops would advance in the war, as subsequent fighting ground the war into a stalemate.

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1786251612

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9781786251619

A History of Marine Observation Squadron Six

By: Gary W. Parker,Frank M. Batha, Jr.,Jr Usmc Batha, Major

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A History of Marine Observation Squadron Six

By: Gary W. Parker,Frank M. Batha, Jr.,Jr Usmc Batha, Major

This history is one of a series being prepared by the History and Museums Division to bring to light the achievements and contributions of individual squadrons to Marine aviation. Marine Observation Squadron 6 distinguished itself throughout a period which spanned nearly five decades and three major conflicts, but its most significant contribution to Marine aviation was its pioneering use of helicopters in combat. This history is written to provide a concise operational narrative about a distinguished Marine Corps unit. Marine Observation Squadron 6's wide variety of experiences closely parallels the larger story of Marine aviation. From the 1920s through the Vietnam era, VM0-6 provided the kind of outstanding air support Marines have come to expect.

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Battle Of The Barricades: U.S. Marines In The Recapture Of Seoul [Illustrated Edition]

Battle Of The Barricades: U.S. Marines In The Recapture Of Seoul [Illustrated Edition]

FIRE BRIGADE: U.S. Marines In The Pusan Perimeter [Illustrated Edition]

FIRE BRIGADE: U.S. Marines In The Pusan Perimeter [Illustrated Edition]

A History of Marine Observation Squadron Six

A History of Marine Observation Squadron Six

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