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Martin68

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9. It didn't work for the Japanese, and without China's help North Korea would have been defeated.

Reply to Callie1979 (Reply #8)

Mon Dec 30, 2024, 09:58 AM

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China's advance succeeded only because of an overwhelming number of troops. They did catch the US by surprise, though, crossing the Yalu River secretly before attacking. 400,000 Chinese “volunteers” died and another 400,000+ were wounded, according to Western sources.

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This will continue. Putin cares less about them than his own troops Callie1979 Saturday #2

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They still haven't regained 1/2 of what they LOST 2+ yrs ago Callie1979 Saturday #7

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Sounds like their tactics are used on those of the Japanese during WWII based on overcoming an enemy Martin68 Saturday #6

Thats exactly what it is. China & NK did it in the Korean War too Callie1979 Saturday #8

It didn't work for the Japanese, and without China's help North Korea would have been defeated. Martin68 Monday #9