0
Korean War
The Korean War, between North and South Korea, began on June 25, 1950 and paused with an armistice signed on July 27, 1953.
2,483 Questions
Where was Theodore Taylor stationed during the Korean War?
fort Stewart
he was stationed in navel reserve in the Caribbean, providing hurrican relief for the small islands there. that's where he wrote the book, the cay.
Should General MacArthur have been fired?
I believe he should have been. I am uncertain whether you mean during the Korean War or WWII, since this question is posted in both categories, but I think he deserved to be removed in both wars. In Korea MacArthur kept questioning the decisions and policies of his Commander in Chief in public, making sure his statements appeared in the press. This is unacceptable in a nation which is supposed to have civilian control of the military. MacArthur had been in the service around fifty years at that point and certainly knew better. He always had a lofty opinion of himself and a low opinion of others, so I feel his actions were really a reaction to the great MacArthur having to take orders from a failed Kansas City haberdasher and ward heeler. Truman had been a captain in WWI; MacArthur had been a brigadier general.
MacArthur was always a difficult man for his superiors to deal with. He did have an exalted opinion of himself. On learning that Eisenhower had been appointed to command the D-Day invasion of Europe MacArthur said of him "The best clerk I ever had". I am certain MacArthur thought he should have been brought to Europe to be commander. Upon learning of Franklin Roosevelt's death MacArthur said "The end of a man who never told the truth when a lie would suffice". MacArthur was personally very brave - he had a well-earned Distinguished Service Cross from WWI - and he had a brilliant mind. He would see a man not having spoken to him in thirty years and recall the exact conversation they had had on the previous occasion, and pick up where they left off. These gifts perhaps fueled his outsized ego.
On the eve of WWII MacArthur was in command in the Philippine Islands. He had code breaking equipment not allowed to commanders in Hawaii, and access to information from intelligence branches in Washington not shared with the army and navy commanders in Hawaii. He had radio warnings from Hawaii while the bombs were still falling there, almost as soon as the attack began. It was many hours before the Japanese also struck in the Philippines, and despite the warnings MacArthur was unprepared. His aircraft were parked, lined up down the middle of the runway to prevent sabotage, and were destroyed on the first pass. MacArthur did fairly well trying to contend with the Japanese troops when they landed, but their force was far greater than his. He ordered a retreat into the Bataan peninsula, but neglected to order food depots moved there as well, so as soon as his men arrived they immediately had to go on half-rations, which only got smaller over the next four months as the men tried to fight a jungle war while starving. Because of his prestige (MacArthur had been the highly visible highest ranking army officer, the Chief of Staff of the US Army, for four years in the thirties) MacArthur was ordered out of the Philippines and escaped. He was given (and I say given, not earned) a Medal of Honor and rewarded by having an anomalous Theater Command, the Southwest Pacific Theater of Operations, carved out just for him, in deference to his prestige. Meanwhile, the army and navy commanders in Hawaii, who had much less information than MacArthur and much less reason to be alert, were crucified and had their careers ruined.
Are there any recent war or conflicts in Libya?
Libya is a bit out the realm of major world events. Nations that are closer to the Suez Canal (read Southwest Asia aka Middle East) see most of the conflicts (read Israel, Syria, Jordan, Egypt, etc.). Libya borders the Mediterranean Sea, and there may have been some "kidnappings, robberies, etc." (romantically called pirating by the newspaper people...gotta sell those papers!); which drew in US response's with military force.
Lebanon, which is closer to Syria and has definitely seen some action, when ever the "middle east" erupts (which used to be routinely during the 1960s/70s) might sometimes be confused with Libya...for people who don't follow world events.
What did MacArthur do after he was replaced as general during the Korean War?
He retired after delivering a speech to Congress. He hoped to run for President on the Republican ticket, but Eisenhower got the nomination.
How are Korean people today then they were in the Korean War?
There were Koreans to begin with for Korean War to begin. Without Koreans the war wouldn't happen right?
Was the US the only nation that fought communist forces in the Korean War?
south Korea forces were also involved but none other
Did the HMS Comus serve in the Korean War?
Yes it certainly did.
As a 19 year old Electricians Mate 1st class, I served on HMS Comus 1949-1951.
Comus was part of the 8th Destroyer Flotilla based in Hong Kong.
We sailed for Korea the day the UN opened hostilities to assist South Korea repel
the invading North Korean Army.
Our duties included escorting aircraft carriers, picking up ditched pilots, bombarding
enemy shore targets, patrolling coastal waters looking for enemy supply boats.
In August 1950 we were attacked by two enemy aircraft, we were bombed and strafed with cannon fire which killed one stoker in No 1 boiler room.
We just about made it back to Kure in Japan (our Base).
We dry docked there for extensive repairs. After that we returned to Hong Kong
dockyard and into dry dock again for a full inspection of the Japanese repair job
which consisted of rebuilding the port side plates which had been blown in by the
bomb and replacing the ships sea boat which had been smashed, and various other
smaller items of damage. Then it was back to the war. shortly after this my relief
arrived on board and I returned to uk.
Sam Weller
USSR/Red China supplying both NORTH Korea & NORTH Vietnam during both of those wars.
Communists: USSR/Red China/North Korea/North Vietnam.
Why was the battle of bloody ridge important to the korean war?
The battle was fought at a time when peace negotiations were being held and the UN wanted to have control over key terrain .
June 1950 to July 1953
It lasted from June 25 1950 to July 27 1953
What was the immediate cause of the Korean War?
North Korea, led by a communist government, invaded south Korea. This was the immediate cause. It was seen as a communist attempt to Overtake an Allie of the US and therefore, caused the US to intervene. As well as 15 other nations which were part of the United Nations.
In general, Koreans are very nice peaceful people. (And Korean guys are HOT!! teehee) I know a few Koreans are they are some of the nicest people I've ever met!! :)
Does north and South Korea reunited?
Unfortunately, no.
But everybody who lives at South Korea is wanting to reunite.
I don't know how North Korea is thinking.
People from there cannot go past the line.
Very sad, indeed...
P.S. I know this cause I used to live at South Korea now I live at Australia
What was the history of the Korean War?
In simple terms:
Korea was occupied by the Japanese during WWII.
At the end of the war the country was arbitrarily divided into North and South to suit USSR and USA desires. An entire paper could be written simply on how, when and where the division was agreed and why the 38th parallel ended up being the demarcation line.
Following on from this there was widespread revolt in Korea against the division - they of course had not been consulted.
To appease the right wing protesters the US went back on agreements they had made with the USSR and gave autonomy to the South, who elected a capitalist government and declared themselves to be the Republic of South Korea.
In the North. Kim Il Sung rose to power in what became the People's Republic of Korea.
Both North and South wanted a united Korea but each under their own terms.
Having turned the country into a powder keg, the USSR and US withdrew in 1948-49 and left the Koreans to it.
There were then cross border incidents which eventually resulted in the North invading the South.
All of this must be considered in the context of the Cold War. Both the US and USSR had their political hands in the mix and both had reasons for supporting their ideology.
I have tried to be objective here as well as brief. It is a fascinating subject and deserves a more in depth answer.
American military involvement in Korea and Vietnam was an extension of which policy?
The truman doctrine
Where was the first DUKW Company from?
The 1st Amphibious Truck Company (DUKWS) were a part of the 1st Marine Division which was based out of Camp Pendleton.
Why is Kim Jong Il such an idiot?
Even though he was considered a tyrant by most of the world, he was not an idiot. He ran one of the most repressive governments in the world, but he managed to do it while his own people worshipped him, literally. He was educated in several schools, and was active in politics from a very young age. He is also said to have written several operas.
What was a major similarity between the Korean War and the Vietnam Was?
Both conflicts were fueled by rivalries between global superpowers.
