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The Korean War Episode 03 - A Christmas Miracle (the Hungnam Evacuation)
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Posted on 12/25/2015 1:24:05 AM PST by WhiskeyX

On the eve of Christmas, 1950, the world witnessed a miracle.

The United Nations and Republic of Korea forces evacuated approximately 100,000 refugees while

delaying their own badly needed retreat.

In the midst of the chaos, SS Meredith Victory, a small freighter, carried 14,000 people to the safety

of the southern coast.

The three days of miraculous sail against the cold, hunger and fear.

This is a story of the Korean War you did not know.

(Excerpt) Read more at youtube.com ...


TOPICS: History
KEYWORDS: christmas; koreanwar

1 posted on 12/25/2015 1:24:05 AM PST by WhiskeyX
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To: WhiskeyX

The movie of this is called “Ode to my Father” and is available on You Tube. It is very well done


2 posted on 12/25/2015 1:37:22 AM PST by Fai Mao (Just a tropical gardiner chatting with friends)
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