Re: Rhee's Intentions

[<Jhk789@aol.com>]

In a message dated 2/18/2002 7:53:48 AM Pacific Standard Time, onewmsvc@fastq.com writes:


> how could anyone possibly think that South Korea was
> going launch a preemptory attack?  Hadn't we taken our plans and artillery
> out when the US withdrew in the late 40's? (Leaving the 500 or so KMAG
> forces.)  And it was my impression that the ROK didn't have any of either.


Well,

I think S.Korea had some artillery units and some WW II planes.

You will find detailed answers as to Rhee's intention if you
read I.F. Stone's book.

To give you a short answer, Rhee was either (1) a fool who really
thought ROK troops could occupy N.K. in three days
or (2) a desperate dictator who wanted to save his neck
by all means, including starting a general war, counting on
US help.

John2