Today In History: The 7th ID Reaches The Yalu River
71 years ago today on November 21st 1950, the 1st Battalion, 17th Infantry, occupied Hyesanjin, and the banks of the Yalu River. This would be the farthest north US unitsContinue reading “Today In History: The 7th ID Reaches The Yalu River”
Colonel William S. Brophy & Sniping In The Korean War
As the Korea war raged in 1952, A captain in IX Corps Ordnance and veteran of infantry combat during WW2 in the Pacific , William S. Brophy recognized a totalContinue reading “Colonel William S. Brophy & Sniping In The Korean War”
The Battle of Triangle Hill
The Battle of Triangle Hill, also known as Operation Showdown was part of UN attempts to gain control of “The Iron Triangle“, and took place from 14 October to 25 November 1952.Continue reading “The Battle of Triangle Hill”
Scattered Shots 