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The '''Korean War''' was an armed conflict between South Korea (supported by expeditionary forces of several UN members) and North Korea (supported by the People's Republic of China).

It commenced when North Korean troops invaded the South on [[25 June]] [[1950]] and ended with the ceasefire of [[27 July]] [[1953]].

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 The '''Korean War''' was an armed conflict between South Korea (supported by expeditionary forces of several UN members) and North Korea (supported by the People's Republic of China).
-It commenced when North Korean troops invaded the South on [[25 June]] [[1950]] and ended with the ceasefire of [[27 July]] [[1953]].
+It commenced when North Korean troops invaded the South on [[June 25]], [[1950]] and ended with the ceasefire of [[July 27]], [[1953]].
-The United Nations Security Council unanimously condemned the North Korean invasion of the Republic of Korea, with United Nations Security Council Resolution 82. On [[27 June]] [[1950]], it passed Resolution 83 recommending member states provide military assistance to the South Korea.
+The United Nations Security Council unanimously condemned the North Korean invasion of the Republic of Korea, with United Nations Security Council Resolution 82. On [[June 27]], [[1950]], it passed Resolution 83 recommending member states provide military assistance to the South Korea.
 Of sixteen nations who did so, the United States provided roughly 80% of the military personnel.
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 The 13th Flight consisted of seven C-47 "Dakota" transport planes, flight crews and ground personnel. In September [[1951]] an additional  two aircraft were sent.
-The Sparta Battalion consisted of 849 men under the command of Lt Col Georgios Koumanakos. On [[23 August]] [[1951]], it was expanded to 1,063 men and, in the Autumn of [[1953]], further expanded to 2,163 in response to the withdrawal of the French contingent.
+The Sparta Battalion consisted of 849 men under the command of Lt Col Georgios Koumanakos. On [[August 23]], [[1951]], it was expanded to 1,063 men and, in the Autumn of [[1953]], further expanded to 2,163 in response to the withdrawal of the French contingent.
 In total, taking into account replacements, 10,823 Greeks served in Korea.

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	+	==References==
	+	[http://www.haf.gr/el/history/history/pdf/ELL_FTERA_KOREAS.pdf "Greek wings in the Korean War"]

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 ==Greece and the Korean War==
-In response to UN resolution 83, the Greek government, under Prime Minister [[Sophocles Venizelos]], sent the 13th Squadron of the Greek Royal Air Force and the "Sparta" Battalion of the Hellenic Army to Korea in November [[1950]]. All men were volunteers.
+In response to UN resolution 83, the Greek government, under Prime Minister [[Sophocles Venizelos]], sent the 13th Flight of the Greek Royal Air Force and the "Sparta" Battalion of the Hellenic Army to Korea in November [[1950]]. All men were volunteers.
-The 13th Squadron consisted of seven C-47 "Dakota" transport planes, flight crews and ground personnel. In September [[1951]] an additional  two aircraft were sent.
+The 13th Flight consisted of seven C-47 "Dakota" transport planes, flight crews and ground personnel. In September [[1951]] an additional  two aircraft were sent.
 The Sparta Battalion consisted of 849 men under the command of Lt Col Georgios Koumanakos. On [[23 August]] [[1951]], it was expanded to 1,063 men and, in the Autumn of [[1953]], further expanded to 2,163 in response to the withdrawal of the French contingent.
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 In total, taking into account replacements, 10,823 Greeks served in Korea.
-During its time in Korea, the 13th Squadron carried out 2,916 missions, comprising air evacuations, transports of personnel, prisoners drops of supplies and ammunition, replenishment of allied bases and collection of operational information. In total, its planes carried 70,568 passengers, including 9,243 wounded. They carried  11,104,550 lbs. of supplies and 17,000 lbs. of weaponry and ammunition. They logged 13,777 flight hours.
+During its time in Korea, the 13th Flight carried out 2,916 missions, comprising air evacuations, transports of personnel, prisoners drops of supplies and ammunition, replenishment of allied bases and collection of operational information. In total, its planes carried 70,568 passengers, including 9,243 wounded. They carried  11,104,550 lbs. of supplies and 17,000 lbs. of weaponry and ammunition. They logged 13,777 flight hours.
 ===Casualties===
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 *610 wounded, including 33 officers
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+[[Category:Wars of Greece]]

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		+	==Greece and the Korean War==
		+	In response to UN resolution 83, the Greek government, under Prime Minister [[Sophocles Venizelos]], sent the 13th Squadron of the Greek Royal Air Force and the "Sparta" Battalion of the Hellenic Army to Korea in November [[1950]]. All men were volunteers.
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		+	The 13th Squadron consisted of seven C-47 "Dakota" transport planes, flight crews and ground personnel. In September [[1951]] an additional two aircraft were sent.
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		+	The Sparta Battalion consisted of 849 men under the command of Lt Col Georgios Koumanakos. On [[23 August]] [[1951]], it was expanded to 1,063 men and, in the Autumn of [[1953]], further expanded to 2,163 in response to the withdrawal of the French contingent.
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		+	In total, taking into account replacements, 10,823 Greeks served in Korea.
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		+	During its time in Korea, the 13th Squadron carried out 2,916 missions, comprising air evacuations, transports of personnel, prisoners drops of supplies and ammunition, replenishment of allied bases and collection of operational information. In total, its planes carried 70,568 passengers, including 9,243 wounded. They carried 11,104,550 lbs. of supplies and 17,000 lbs. of weaponry and ammunition. They logged 13,777 flight hours.
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		+	===Casualties===
		+	The Greek Expeditionary Force to Korea suffered the following casualties:
		+	====Air Force====
		+	*Four C-47 aircraft were destroyed (one of them on the ground) with the loss of 12 men including 7 officers.
		+	====Army====
		+	*174 dead, including 14 officers
		+	*610 wounded, including 33 officers
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 The United Nations Security Council unanimously condemned the North Korean invasion of the Republic of Korea, with United Nations Security Council Resolution 82. On [[27 June]] [[1950]], it passed Resolution 83 recommending member states provide military assistance to the South Korea.
-Of sixteen nations who did so, the United States provided roughly 80% of the personnel.
+Of sixteen nations who did so, the United States provided roughly 80% of the military personnel.
 Others were:
 *The United Kingdom
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 *South Africa
 *Luxembourg

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	It commenced when North Korean troops invaded the South on [[25 June]] [[1950]] and ended with the ceasefire of [[27 July]] [[1953]].		It commenced when North Korean troops invaded the South on [[25 June]] [[1950]] and ended with the ceasefire of [[27 July]] [[1953]].
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		+	The United Nations Security Council unanimously condemned the North Korean invasion of the Republic of Korea, with United Nations Security Council Resolution 82. On [[27 June]] [[1950]], it passed Resolution 83 recommending member states provide military assistance to the South Korea.
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		+	Of sixteen nations who did so, the United States provided roughly 80% of the personnel.
		+	Others were:
		+	*The United Kingdom
		+	*Canada
		+	*Australia
		+	*The Philippines
		+	*Turkey
		+	*The Netherlands
		+	*France
		+	*Greece
		+	*New Zealand
		+	*Thailand
		+	*Ethiopia
		+	*Colombia
		+	*Belgium
		+	*South Africa
		+	*Luxembourg
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