The lightning war begins. Following the invasion, the North Korean military executes a devastating blitzkrieg attack, sweeping through South Korea and shattering all initial resistance.
\nSaul and Roger are joined by experts Robert Lyman and David Allison, who help dive into the details of the chaotic early stages of the Korean War.
\nFirst we look at the desperate retreat of the overwhelmed South Korean and early US forces as they are pushed towards Pusan. Then we look at the crucial global response: the newly formed UN Security Council, seizing a rare opportunity, debates and authorises a multinational intervention.
\nCan a global force be assembled in time to halt the seemingly unstoppable North Korean war machine?
\nThe episode climaxes at the Pusan Perimeter. Battered, exhausted, and pushed to the absolute limit of the peninsula, UN and South Korean forces make a final, desperate stand. This is North Korea's furthest advance.
\nOutnumbered, outgunned, and with their backs literally against the sea. The fate of South Korea hangs by a thread.
\nNext time: The Tide Turns.
\nIf you have any thoughts or questions, you can send them to - podbattleground@gmail.com
\nProducer: James Hodgson
\nX (Twitter): @PodBattleground
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