Battle scenes from Korea, US tanks, bazooka, weary and wounded GIs, 1950

The transcript describes the American forces' defense against a powerful enemy drive during a crucial battle in the hills flanking Tiggo. Despite being bone weary, the American GIs held their ground and never gave up. The defense of the Pusan Perimeter was a significant struggle, with heavy losses, but the enemy offensive was ultimately beaten back. Thanks to the sacrifices of American fighting men, Korea did not become a communist peninsula. By early September, the Pusan Perimeter was no longer in immediate danger of being overrun.

Where was the crucial battle fought during the American forces' defense?

• In the forests of Daegu

• On the beaches of Busan

• In the hills flanking Tiggo

• In the plains of Seoul

What was the condition of the American GI during the fight?

• Well-rested and prepared

• Overwhelmed and retreating

• Bone weary but determined

• Untrained and inexperienced

What was the outcome of the enemy offensive against the Pusan Perimeter?

• The enemy successfully overran the perimeter

• The enemy offensive was beaten back

• The perimeter was abandoned by American forces

• The perimeter was moved further inland

What was the significance of the American sacrifices in Korea?

• Korea was divided into two separate countries

• Korea became a communist peninsula

• Korea was annexed by a neighboring country

• Korea remained a democratic nation

By early September, what was the status of the Pusan Perimeter?

• It was reinforced with additional troops

• It was in immediate danger of being overrun

• It was no longer in immediate danger

• It had been completely abandoned