Archive: Fanatical communist fighters keep UN at bay

Posted by China Sourcing Commentator

Oct 31

THERE can be no swift victory in Korea until United Nations troops are heavily reinforced. Two or three extra divisions would provide a reserve or, if landed boldly far north of the battle front – were that practicable – might precipitate a crisis for the enemy. But in default of a military miracle or a Wellsian secret weapon, at least eight fresh, well equipped divisions will be needed to crush this ugly and humiliating threat. Despite the UN’s complete mastery in the air, superior firepower and stronger and better equipment, its ground forces are demonstrably still too weak to mount a counter-offensive. The American and Australian air forces can do…

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