Comments on: Korean War: 1st Turkish Brigade’s Baptism of Fire

By: Zeki

Zeki — Wed, 27 May 2009 12:41:56 +0000

5000 Turkish soldiers were sent to Korea, 740 of them were killed, over 300 POWs, 2800 wounded and missing.

US left Turks alone against 15 000 Chinese soldiers in Kuneri battle. Turks werent aided, werent well equipped by US forces. That is the reason of high casualties of Turkish forces.

By: Ahmet Ilpars

Ahmet Ilpars — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 15:29:23 +0000

Turkish success in Korea was mostly because strong military traditions of Turkish army (some dating back to 2500 years). Most relevant ones to this battle are.

1. Always expect that your supply line can be cut any moment and plan accordingly.
2. No soldier is out of ammo as long as he has a bayonet and he knows how to use it.
3. High initiative of low level commanders.
4. Complete obedience of Turkish soldiers to their commanders.
5. Never rely on intelligence coming from higher commands, always send strong patrols to every direction.

By: Kerem

Kerem — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 14:29:58 +0000

every Turk born as soldier

By: Faysal

Faysal — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 17:15:46 +0000

I LOVE TURKS !!