Once upon a time, many years ago II

[maury <maury@WEBTEXAS.COM>]

Fifty two years ago today another episode in American history began to

unfold. The rumble, shrieking squeaks, and the deep roar of very heavy

duty engines began to grow along the border between North and South

Korea. The apprehension and concerns were soon resolved as a massive

movement of tanks materialized out of the north as they rolled into a

thunder struck, amazed population of South Korea. Thus began the Korean

War on 25 June 1950. This conflict ended with the invasion repelled and

a more firm boundry was established between the divided Koreas. But in

the meantime, a surprise envelopment of US forces by Chinese forces near

the Yalu River and Chosin Reservoir in the north inflicted terrible

casualties on US forces who thought they were about to conclude this

fight. In fact, the war continued for nearly three years before the

carnage finally ended. No nuclear weapons were used, but they were

considered -- a restraint which still continues more than 50 years

later.



maury               maury@webtexas.com



--

It is the soldier, not the lawyer, who has given us the right to

a fair trial.                                Charles M. Province





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