Synopsis

The week unfolds with a focus on planning, as Matt Ridgway reveals the details of Operation Ripper, a response to the somewhat underwhelming Operation Killer. Intelligence from South Korean sources is integral to the operation, alongside the blockade of Wonsan and the persistent strain in the relationship between Douglas MacArthur and Harry Truman. Within the American High Command, concern grows that MacArthur's actions are pushing toward a wider conflict, potentially a third World War.