A Democratic Victory
An Unparalleled LegacyThe Korean War is largely ignored in history, hence the nickname "The Forgotten War." The war's confinement to Korea made it seemingly insignificant to most Americans. It was an intense conflict that continues to this day. But what would have happened had General Ridgway not taken over the war effort? South Korea would have been overrun and democracy humiliated. Ridgway's incredible leadership in the Korean War left an undeniable legacy in Korea and the entire world. His ability to lead his soldiers into battle and empower them with an unwavering willingness to fight allowed him to not only secure South Korean independence, but to also display democratic dominance over communism.
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“If Ridgway had been there from the start as the Eighth Army commander, there would have been no domination of the Eighth Army in Tokyo, no defeat at Kunuri, no panicking when the Chinese hit, and no surprise that they had entered in such large numbers.” - Jack Murphy, West Point Graduate
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"No soldier ever performed his duty better than this man [Ridgway]. No soldier ever upheld his honor better than this man. No soldier loved his country more than this man did. Every American soldier owes a debt to this great man." - General Colin Powell
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