The Korean War

Well, I really don't have enough time to write my thoughts on this but I did start on this day so many years ago.

Some have argued back and forth of who started it. I would like (in some ways), to go to the DPRK and "hear them out" as to their theories on how the war was started.

Yes, I know Rhee was an idiot and an egomaniac that wanted to start something/anything with the North. But from all my readings he simply did not have the means. The South at the time was militaity not able and the US had no real want to involve itself (I know McArthur wanted to but those above him preferred to draw different lines).

Kim as well seemed to be chomping at the bit to get his hands deeper into the South. The situation seems different though when looking at his backers. Initially it seems the Soviets did not want a "Korean front", but after being assured that "it owuld be a quick victory" they allowed Kim to roll into the South.

Now the simple fact is... I was not there. However, just looking at it from a strategic stand point, it would be a huge leap for me to understand how the South attacked and within moments the North was able to muster a massive sweep in retaliation. Eventually leading clear down to Busan, honestly, the legistics for that takes planning and I do not see how it could simply be explained away as a counter-attack.

Like I said, I don't know who started the war, I'm just sorry it ever happened.


Lest we forget.