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ON THIS DAY

September 4, 2009 by

ON THIS DAY

29 August 1950: British troops arrive in Korea. A British force of about 4,000 infantry has arrived in Korea from Hong Kong. The decision to send the troops, as back up for the American-led United Nations force, was taken suddenly a week ago. Until now, the only British support has been from warships in the area and some local air squadrons. The British force includes the 1st Battalion of the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders and 1st Battalion of the Middlesex Regiment. American troops have been in the region since the beginning of July and there has been deep concern in Britain that it has taken so long to send support. At the end of July, the Minister of Defence, Emmanuel Shinwell, announced a self-contained expeditionary force, including armour, artillery and engineers, as well as infantry, would be sent to Korea. But he said ground forces would not be withdrawn from Malaya or Hong Kong to make up the force. However, it appears following an urgent request from General Douglas MacArthur last week for infantry reinforcements, there was a change of plan in Whitehall. The self-contained force – including a centurion tank – is still being sent to Korea but is not expected to arrive for another couple of weeks. Opposition leader Winston Churchill intends to raise the matter when Parliament next meets on 12 September. The British contingent has arrived at a moment when the United Nations line is under heavy pressure on its northern front and the port of Pohang on the east coast is threatened by Communist encirclement. Reports from Korea say Communist forces have also moved inland to capture Kigye. If they are successful, the Communists are expected to turn their attentions next to Taegu, the main centre of allied communications. (Source: BBC)

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