A comparison of the Korean War and Gulf War highlights forgotten lessons regarding military preparedness and countermeasures.

The entities involved

• Gulf War →

  1990–1991 conflict between Iraq and a 42-country coalition

  Nothing else this week.

• Korean War →

  war between North and South Korea, 1950–1953

  • The Korean War established the DMZ and MDL boundaries, with Mokpo serving as the starting point for Route 1.Sat 22:10
  • The Korean War led the United States to view Taiwan as a strategic bulwark.Sat 12:09

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• The Gulf War, Iraq, and Vietnam are analyzed for their strategic military interventions and failures in precision warfare.Jul 19
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• Veteran service is inspiring modern cultural interest in Korea.Jul 18