jun 25, 1950 - Troops in japan
Description:
Supported by a UN resolution, Truman ordered American troops who were stationed in Japan to move to South Korea.The soldiers were mainly occupation troops who had not been trained for forced marches in monsoon rains or heavy combat in rice patties, nor did the have the military eqipment needed to stop the North Korean invasion.Added to timeline:
Date:
jun 25, 1950
Now
~ 75 years ago