Synopsis

This week sees the withdrawal of UN forces across the Naktong River to establish a new defensive line in the southeastern corner of the Peninsula – the Pusan Perimeter. Yet, as the week commences, they face grave peril from a North Korean offensive along the coast, spearheaded by the 6th Division. This flanking maneuver threatens to unravel their defenses, with Chinju already in the crosshairs and Masan the ultimate objective. Meanwhile, diplomatic maneuvering involving China in Taiwan adds to t