The Turkish Brigade took part in several actions, most notably in the Battle of Kunuri, where their fierce resistance were decisive in delaying the enemy advance. unit of its size permanently attached to a U.S. 25th Infantry Division, the Turkish Brigade was the only U.N. The first 5,000 troops of the Turkish Brigade arrived on 19 October 1950, shortly after the outbreak of hostilities in June, and remained in varying strengths until summer 1954. forces, and one of sixteen to provide military personnel. Turkey was one of 22 countries to contribute manpower to U.N. The Turkish Brigade ( code name North Star Turkish: Şimal Yıldızı or Kutup Yıldızı ) was an infantry brigade of the Turkish Army that served under United Nations Command during the Korean War (1950–1953).
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