keywords: korean war, combat, pontoon bridge, propaganda, b-26 fighter bomber, wolmi island, marines take inchon
Synopsis: Events in Korea from August 10 to September 20, 1950. We see how American troops fought to hold on to the Pusan perimeter, the air support they received from carriers, and the march on Seoul. It also includes a report from Lieutenant Tom Dreisenstock, Platoon Leader of the 24th Infantry Division... (read more)
United Forces Hold Red Invaders At Naktong River
Shows pontoon bridge build across river. Korean civilian labors aided by U.S. Army heavy equipment, cranes and dump trucks, rush to complete a earthen roadway for heavy duty vehicles.
British Troops Arrive In Korea
British Troops arrive in Puson on British aircraft carrier Unicorn and are welcomed by the Korean people.
Propaganda Warfare
A C-47 transport plane is loaded with propaganda leaflets and dropped over North Korean territory. Shows leaflet being dropped from aircraft.
Army-Marines Counterattack
Shows troops of the 24th Infantry Div. , supported by tanks, move forward to attack hill 148. Report from Lt. Dreisenstock, Platoon Leader of the 24th Infantry Division. Marines of the 1st Marine Brigade throws back enemy attack.
Carrier Planes Hit Red Targets
Shows Chance Vought F4U Corsair planes being armed on aircraft carrier. Sign on bomb “Listen To This! It Will Kill You!!”. Corsair aircraft launched from carrier. Planes strafe and bomb ground targets.
B-26’s Strike Reds
Shows arming of the 16-50 cal machine guns on a B-26 and loading of 500-lb bombs. Plane crew boards plane, B-26 aircrafts in flight, and attacking ground targets.
Wolmi Invaded
Shows naval bombardment of the Island of Wolmi as General McArthur watches from the bridge of his flagship. First wave of invasion force hits the beach and fight their way inland. Body of dead Red soldier. Captured soldier stripped off clothing, shows others surrendering with hands raised.
Marines Take Inchon
The 1st Marine Div moves through Inchon, objective Seoul. Shows crossing of Han River in Amphibian Troop Carriers. Animated map showing progress of battles as of September 20, 1950.