At the start of the Korean War, the
4 divisions in Japan on occupation duty mostly had
the Chaffee light tank. This lightly gunned and
armored unit was no match for the T34, and was very
vulnerable to the 76mm NK artillery. On one of the
very first actions, August 11, three M-24s of 78th
Tank Battalion were quickly destroyed by the NK
infantry and artillery. When the T34's faced
our Marine M26 Pershings and Army M46 Pattons the
boot was on the other foot.
Causes of the Korean Tragedy ... Failure of Leadership, Intelligence and Preparation