Battle of Kunu-ri 1950: The 5,000 Turks Sent Into the Hole Where a Corps Vanished

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Without US air strike rescue, no Turkish soldier couldn't have got out alive. China back then China had zero air cover.

No, American Combat Aircrfat were unable to effectively protect the Turkish Brigade during the Battles of Kunu-ri and Wawon.

During the battles, which took place between November 27 and 29, 1950, weather conditions were extremely severe. Temperatures had dropped below -20 degrees Celsius, and the region was gripped by dense fog and blizzards. This freezing weather and near-zero visibility made it nearly impossible for the United States Air Force to launch aircraft or, even if they did manage to take off, to locate and bomb the Chinese forces on the ground.


Turks fought hand to hand through bayonet charges that which takes place at night

 

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South Korea is a modern Country , thanks to American-Turkish soldiers who saved South Korea from communism


North Korea : backward Country with a GDP of $30 billion USD
South Korea : developed modern country with a GDP of $2,2 trillion USD

 

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From Wartime Sacrifice to a shared Future, South Korea and Turkiye

Turkish, South Korean presidents meet in Seoul 03 November 2026​

From Wartime Sacrifice to a Shared Future, Korea and Türkiye Renew Their Friendship - The World Korea

First ladies revisit a friendship preserved in photographs, while tributes to veterans and

www.twk.co.kr

 

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President Lee Calls Korean War Ally Türkiye 'Blood Brothers,



President Lee Jae-myung highlighted the sacrifices of Turkish soldiers who fought in the Korean War during a summit with Türkiye

President Lee said, "Türkiye holds a place in the hearts of our people as 'blood brothers."

President Lee Calls Korean War Ally Türkiye 'Blood Brothers,' Vows Stronger Cooperation in Nuclear Power and Defense

President Lee Jae-myung highlighted the sacrifices of Turkish soldiers who fought in the Korean War during a summit with Türkiye, expressing his commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation.

news.sbs.co.kr

 

[Beijingwalker]

The Koreans are our blood brothers

And We Turks kicked little communist Ching Chongs who wanted to turn South Korea communist

Korea is part of Chinese culture which has nothing to do with you Turks, you small country can kick no one, you and China are not in the same league.

 

[Beijingwalker]

South Korea is a modern Country , thanks to American-Turkish soldiers who saved South Korea from communism

You should also thank US, without US air support which China didn't have , no Turks can get out alive in that battle, most Chinese causalities were from US air strikes, Turkish troops were just a easy meal for the battle harden PLA.

 

[AZ_HighCountry]

Not from Chinese source. Those comments were made by US officers in Korea, not from enemy sides which would be regarded as smearing opponents.

According to my father and Marine buddies of his, the Turks were absolutely to be feared. The Turks had a special talent for hunting at night. They had great respect for the Turks.

As for the US officers making those comments, they either didn't fight alongside the Turks or were thinking of someone else. The same was said about the US 24th Infantry Regiment. Then those pesky facts came out proving to not be the case.

 

[AZ_HighCountry]

100,000 in your dreams only. stop talking nonsense as you always do.

Coming from someone who is a serial propagandist, I find that to be quite comical.

 

[Beijingwalker]

As for the US officers making those comments, they either didn't fight alongside the Turks or were thinking of someone else.

Did you watch the video at all?

 

[AZ_HighCountry]

Did you watch the video at all?

Not yet. I shall. I've been reading the comments in this thread alledging the Turks were poor troops.

Or am I reading a different thread?

 

[Beijingwalker]

Not yet. I shall. I've been reading the comments in this thread alledging the Turks were poor troops.

Or am I reading a different thread?

Read again then, Your bias blinded you so thoroughly. I posted a western war historic video and made no comments before someone claiming Chinese fear Turks.
Please watch the video and then comment, especially about troops good fighting at night part, it was mentioned in the video.

 

[Musings]

According to my father and Marine buddies of his, the Turks were absolutely to be feared. The Turks had a special talent for hunting at night. They had great respect for the Turks.

As for the US officers making those comments, they either didn't fight alongside the Turks or were thinking of someone else. The same was said about the US 24th Infantry Regiment. Then those pesky facts came out proving to not be the case.

I have the same philosophy archived im my brain. Brave tribe the Turks

 

[AZ_HighCountry]

Read again then, Your bias blinded you so thoroughly. I posted a western war historic video and made no comments before someone claiming Chinese fear Turks.
Please watch the video and then comment, especially about troops good fighting at night part, it was mentioned in the video.

My bias? Compared to your serial propaganda?

Deal.

 

[Bengal71]

The Turks are known the world over as some of the bravest and fiercest warriors on earth, nobody underestimates the Turks in combat. 600 years of Ottoman history and before that the Seljuks and Mamluks prove that. They lost the Korean war alright but that could be because of numerous factors, not because of lack of courage, stop talking out of your asp.

 

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You should also thank US, without US air support which China didn't have , no Turks can get out alive in that battle, most Chinese causalities were from US air strikes, Turkish troops were just a easy meal for the battle harden PLA.

The Chinese were so lucky that Turkiye sent only 5,455 hard men to Korean War

Chinese tactics relied on conducting attacks at night and during poor weather conditions to evade the American Air Force.

as 1950s aircraft lacked the advanced thermal imaging and night-vision capabilities needed to distinguish friend from foe in chaotic, close-quarters nighttime combat.

and brave Turkish troops slaughetered Chinese in bayonet combat at night


for example Battle of Kumyangjang-ni
The Chinese infantry had the advantage of their hilltop defensive position .. The Turkish troops captured Hill 151 with a bayonet charge

Turkish forces lost 12 deaths and 31 wounded. Chinese forces lost 474 killed and 23 prisoners