The 6th and 1st NKPA Infantry Divisions attacked farther west before funneling into Seoul, while the 7th Infantry Division attacked through the central mountains and the 5th Infantry Division attacked southward on the highway along the ROK east coast on the Sea of Japan (East Sea to the Koreans).Īlthough there had been strategic intelligence warning that the withdrawal of U.S. The armored brigade and two NKPA infantry divisions (the 3rd and 4th Divisions), with two divisions in reserve, headed directly toward the ROK capital of Seoul, only 30 miles south of the 38th Parallel. Spearheaded by about 200 Soviet-supplied T-34 tanks and 120 fighter and ground-attack aircraft, along with heavy artillery and with the advantage of tactical surprise, the North Koreans quickly routed the 38,000 Republic of Korea (ROK) troops in the forward area, who had no tanks, no anti-tank weapons, no air support, not much training, and no warning. I've been in the cab all the time, and I should have noticed it.At 0400 on Sunday morning, 25 June 1950, in four main avenues of attack, an armored brigade and six divisions totaling 89,000 soldiers of the North Korean People’s Army (NKPA) poured across the 38th Parallel marking the boundary between the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (North Korea) and the Republic of Korea (South Korea). It might be for years or it might be for ever, but they meant to be there when things began to occur. They did not know what would happen or when it would happen, but they intended to wait till something did happen. ![]() They stared at George and George's cab with unblinking gaze. A mere hole in the ground, which of all sights is perhaps the least vivid and dramatic, is enough to grip their attention for hours at a time. They do not call for rapid and continuous action. These all belonged to the class which will gather round and watch silently while a motorist mends a tyre. Mordee Cummere quick Maudie, accompanied by perhaps a dozen more of London's millions, added herself to the audience. Here he is, guv'nor, said the non-smoking Bohemian."What oh"Īnd what, he inquired suavely, leaning a little further out of the cab, "is eating you, Bill?" One of the pair put his head on one side and said: "What ho" the other picked up a cigar stub from the gutter and began to smoke. The shop girl was late already, so it didn't matter if she was any later the messenger boy had nothing on hand except a message marked "Important: Rush" and as for the two shabby men, their only immediate plans consisted of a vague intention of getting to some public house and leaning against the wall so George's time was their time. Time was not of the essence to these confirmed sightseers. She gave tongue.Ī messenger boy, two shabby men engaged in non-essential industries, and a shop girl paused to observe the scene. ![]() ![]() The shop girl had espied an acquaintance in the crowd. This looked like a row between toffs, and of all things which most intrigued him a row between toffs ranked highest. In an arid world containing too few goes of gin and too many policemen, a world in which the poor were oppressed and could seldom even enjoy a quiet cigar without having their fingers trodden upon, he found himself for the moment contented, happy, and expectant. Not for many a day had he so enjoyed himself. "And what can I do for you?"The smoker spat appreciatively at a passing dog.
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