The Pusan Perimeter: Korea, 1950When the North Korean People's Army swept across the 38th parallel, they cut through South Korean and U.S. forces like a hot knife through butter--until they reached the port city of Pusan. There, U.S. forces dug in for a courageous last stand against the enemy--and triumphed in the face of overwhelming odds. Photographs. |
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Surprise Attack | 13 |
The American Confusion | 27 |
Battle for Survival | 35 |
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