Pusan Perimeter - Definition and Overview

The Pusan Perimeter was the area in extreme southeast Korea that was held by US and South Korean troops during the furthest advance of the North Korean troops, in the summer and fall of 1950, during the Korean Conflict. It is named for the coastal city of Pusan which served primarily as an airhead for resupply and reinforcement.

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