Donster Posted May 1, 2016 Report Share Posted May 1, 2016 May 1, 1951: In one of the most unique operations of the wary, Navy Task Force 77 carrier aircraft attack and breach the Hwachon Dam with torpedoes. The resulting flooding of the Han and Pukhan River valleys works to the benefit of the U.S. and UN troops fighting in the area. May 9, 1951: 1st Marine Aircraft Wing (1st MAW) participates in a Fifth Air Force (FAF) 300-plane strike on Sinuiju, near the Yalu River. It is the biggest raid of the conflict. May 14, 1951: General Ridgway formally requests authority to abolish racial segregation in Far East Command. Anne Francis May 15-20, 1951: Chinese Communist Forces (CCF) Second Spring Offensive. Four U.S. divisions (U.S. Army's 2nd, 3rd, and 25th Infantry Divisions, and the 1st Marine Division) participate. May 20 - June 10, 1951: Eighth Army counterattacks and pushes the enemy north of the 38th parallel. Anne Francis May 20 - September 20, 1951: Operation STRANGLE. Massive all-out air interdiction campaign is carried out by FEAF, TF 77, and the 1st Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) against Communist trains, trucks, supply centers and ammunition dumps in an unsuccessful attempt to deny logistic support to enemy frontline troops. Anne Francis May 1, 1952: General Matthew Ridgway is appointed Supreme Allied Commander Europe (SACEUR), replacing General Dwight Eisenhower, who would go on to become the 34th President of the United States. May 7, 1952: Koje-do prison uprising begins. May 12, 1952: General Mark Clark assumes command of U.N. forces in Korea. Anne Francis May 13, 1953: Raid on Toksan Dam. A dramatic strike by 58th Fighter-Bomber Wing F-84s destroys a major irrigation system. Five miles of valuable rice crops are scoured and miles of highways and railroad tracks are destroyed. Further attacks on irrigation dams follow over the next two weeks. Anne Francis May 28-30, 1953: While truce details are worked out by negotiators, Chinese Communist Forces launch regimental-strength attacks against the U.S. I Corps sector, with resulting heavy fighting in the Nevada Cities and Hook outposts. Marine Corps tanks and artillery are utilized in support of the defending units of the U.S. Army's 25th Infantry Division. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikew Posted May 1, 2016 Report Share Posted May 1, 2016 Great! I love this series. Did a bit of reading on the Hwachon Dam raid, and it seems the primary aim was to prevent it being used for flooding. Firing torpedoes at it is a bit counter intuitive. Extra points for use of the Chevrolet advert. Nearly all Chevrolets sold in Europe now are built by Daewoo in Korea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donster Posted May 1, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 1, 2016 40 minutes ago, mikew said: Great! I love this series. Did a bit of reading on the Hwachon Dam raid, and it seems the primary aim was to prevent it being used for flooding. Firing torpedoes at it is a bit counter intuitive. Extra points for use of the Chevrolet advert. Nearly all Chevrolets sold in Europe now are built by Daewoo in Korea. I'm glad you enjoy it! The GM Korea (Daewoo) Chevy Spark and Trax are sold in the US. We may end up seeing Shanghai General Motors Company Ltd, Shanghai GM built cars in the US and Europe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stans Posted May 2, 2016 Report Share Posted May 2, 2016 Yep, I'm enjoying the Korean War series too. America's forgotten war. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donster Posted May 2, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2016 35 minutes ago, Stans said: Yep, I'm enjoying the Korean War series too. America's forgotten war. Just remember to send your cash to me. You can private message me for the address. I take credit cards too. Oh and don't mention you monetary contribution to Herr Doug. He will want a cut. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stans Posted May 2, 2016 Report Share Posted May 2, 2016 12 hours ago, Donster said: Just remember to send your cash to me. You can private message me for the address. I take credit cards too. Oh and don't mention you monetary contribution to Herr Doug. He will want a cut. Yeah, ok, but my entire salary is based upon the small amount Doug gives me from his cut. Soooooo... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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