The Korean War 029 - The Third Battle of Seoul - January 7, 1951
The Korean War by Indy Neidell - S2 - E1
The Chinese People's Volunteer Army crosses the Imjin River in force and attacks the South Korean capital. The best units available to Eighth Army commander Matt Ridgway defend it, but with more Chinese armies and reformed North Korean units pushing in the east, is there any hope of holding onto it?
The Korean War by Indy Neidell: Season 2 - 12 Episode s
2x1 - The Korean War 029 - The Third Battle of Seoul - January 7, 1951
January 7, 2025
The Chinese People's Volunteer Army crosses the Imjin River in force and attacks the South Korean capital. The best units available to Eighth Army commander Matt Ridgway defend it, but with more Chinese armies and reformed North Korean units pushing in the east, is there any hope of holding onto it?
2x2 - The Korean War 030 - Revived North Korean Army Strikes Wonju - January 14, 1951
January 14, 2025
UN troops around Wonju get a gentle reminder that they're not only fighting the Chinese. The North Koreans are back, and hammer the weak point in the UN lines all week. With UN forces still organising a defence, and lots of holes in their formation, will they be able to hold on? Or will failure here undo all of Eighth Army Commander Matt Ridgway's good work thus far?
2x3 - The Korean War 031 - Operation Wolfhound - January 21, 1951
January 21, 2025
Matt Ridgway sends forth the US 27th Infantry Regiment, known as the Wolfhounds, into the no-mans-land between the UN and Chinese lines to sniff out and hunt down their enemy. The success or failure of his first few operations in Korea could be crucial, as confidence in the UN mission from generals, politicians, and the US' allies continues to teeter on a knife edge. A strong showing here could finally put the uncertainty to rest.
2x4 - The Korean War 032 - Thunderbolt! US Troops Go On the Offensive - January 28, 1951
January 28, 2025
Peng Dehuai's armies rest and recuperate on the banks of the Han River, nursing their supply issues, and the initiative has firmly swung in favor of the UN side. The North Koreans in the east are fleeing, and Matt Ridgway's latest offensive in the west gets underway without a hitch. Are we about to see yet another reversal of fortune and pursuit up the Korean Peninsula?
2x5 - The Korean War 033 - A Deadly Game: China & US Both Attack! - February 4, 1951
February 4, 2025
The fate of the Korean Peninsula stands on a knife edge as Peng Dehuai's mighty armies gear up to make their move. The US 8th Army continues to push towards Seoul, now backed up by Edward Almond's 10th Corps to the east. Violent clashes towards the end of the week confirm what both sides already suspect: a great battle is coming, and in this deadly game of thrust and riposte, there can be but one victor.
2x6 - The Korean War 034 - Four Chinese Armies Target Wonju - February 11, 1951
February 11, 2025
The anticipated Chinese counterattack begins to take shape. Chinese commander Peng Dehuai and US 8th Army Commander Matt Ridgway both know the significance of what comes next. These next days will decide the future of the Korean Peninsula. UN troops dig in, and Chinese troops prepare to advance. The time is now, and the stakes have never been higher.
2x7 - The Korean War 035 - The Battle of Chipyong-ni - February 18, 1951
February 18, 2025
Chinese Commander Peng Dehuai has launched his 4th Phase Offensive, pushing the UN forces back in the center of Korea, and should his forces take Chipyong-ni, they will compromise the entire UN position. Chipyong-ni must hold!
2x8 - The Korean War 036 - - February 25, 1951
February 25, 2025
2x9 - The Korean War 037 - - March 4, 1951
March 4, 2025
2x10 - The Korean War 038 - - March 11, 1951
March 11, 2025
2x11 - The Korean War 039 - - March 18, 1951
March 18, 2025
2x12 - The Korean War 040 - - March 25, 1951
March 25, 2025