The Forgotten War (Korea) Quiz




 
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January 21st, 2007  
tomtom22
 
 

Topic: The Forgotten War (Korea) Quiz


I had the idea of having a quiz on the Viet Nam War, so I started a thread. This is the same thing only it is about the Forgotten War, the Korean War. The rules are you only ask a question if you answer a question right. So if I ask a question, you answer it, I tell you you're right, then you ask a question. This is the exact same set of rules as the WWII Quiz and the Viet Nam War Quiz.
If possible, please post a source with your answer.
After a fixed period of time after the correct answer is confirmed (i.e. two days) if the original person to answer has not submitted a new question, the forum becomes open for new questions by someone else.

I'll start off and good luck.

What was the name of the first US Army unit to come under fire in Korea, also name the place and Commander.
January 23rd, 2007  
The Cooler King
 
Quote:
Battle of Osan

This battle was the first engagement between US and North Korean forces during the Korean War. Vastly outnumbered and ill-equipped, US Task Force Smith of 500 men suffered 150 casualties while inflicting about 120 on the enemy and delaying them half a day.
Task Force Smith was named for Lieutenant Colonel Charles B. Smith, commanding officer, 1st Battalion, 21st Regiment, 24th Infantry Division.

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Task_Force_Smith
January 23rd, 2007  
tomtom22
 
 
You are Right!
Your turn, Cooler King.
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January 28th, 2007  
The Cooler King
 
My first thought was around Pusan. Good question Tom.

Who replaced MacArthur as C-in-C of UN Command?
January 31st, 2007  
Fox
 
 
General Matthew Ridgway?
January 31st, 2007  
The Cooler King
 
Right on target, Fox. You're up.
February 1st, 2007  
Fox
 
 
Say, what's happened by this date?

August 1st to September 15th, 1950?
February 3rd, 2007  
The Cooler King
 
The defense of the Pusan Perimeter.
February 4th, 2007  
Fox
 
 
You got it. You may fire a question when you're ready.
February 4th, 2007  
The Cooler King
 
Who was awarded the first Distinguished Service Cross in Korea?
 


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