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The Borinqueneers were a kickass, all-Hispanic (mostly Puerto Rican) unit of the US Army. These servicemen and women served honorably and with distinction during World War I, World War II, and the Korean War. 

This episode talks about the regiment's first tactical failure (Operation Cleanup) and the problems with leadership and personnel. We also spotlight two heroes who earned medals due to their bravery in the midst of battle. 

https://history.army.mil/Publications/Publications-Catalog/Honor-and-Fidelity/ (PDF download of the book Honor and Fidelity - The 65th Infantry in Korea, 1950–1953 – by Gilberto N. Villahermosa
65th Infantry Regiment - The Army Historical Foundation
https://armyhistory.org/65th-infantry-regiment/
https://valor.militarytimes.com/recipient/recipient-25131/
https://valor.militarytimes.com/recipient/recipient-25216/
https://homeofheroes.com/recipient/rafael-leon-gonzalez/
https://www.valerosos.com/Capt.RamirezKohlEmilio.html 

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The Borinqueneers were a kickass, all-Hispanic (mostly Puerto Rican) unit of the US Army. These servicemen and women served honorably and with distinction during World War I, World War II, and the Korean War. 

In this episode, we talk about:

• Operation Doughnut, the move towards P’yonggang, and fighting around the Iron Triangle
• Heroism of Master Sergeant Jose D. Lopez & Master Sergeant Pedro J. Zayas
• Personnel issues
• Operation Annihilation - a live-fire training demo put on by the 65th
• The beginning of peace talks
  
  
  

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Sources:
https://history.army.mil/Publications/Publications-Catalog/Honor-and-Fidelity/ (PDF download of the book Honor and Fidelity - The 65th Infantry in Korea, 1950–1953 – by Gilberto N. Villahermosa
https://homeofheroes.com/recipient/jose-d-lopez/
https://valor.militarytimes.com/recipient/recipient-25453/
https://www.unc.mil/Media/News-Stories-Press-Release/Article/4562181/from-bloody-ridge-to-panmunjom-how-august-1951-redefined-korean-war-tactics-and/ 

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Big thanks to Santos Cornier for composing our intro and outro music.  Check out his music here: / Muchas gracias a Santos Cornier por componer nuestra música de intro and outro.  Escuche su musica aqui:

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The Borinqueneers were a kickass, all-Hispanic (mostly Puerto Rican) unit of the US Army. These servicemen and women served honorably and with distinction during World War I, World War II, and the Korean War.

This episode talks about heroes we lost, personnel changes, accolades for the Puerto Rican soldiers, Operation Goose, and hopes for an armistice. 

https://history.army.mil/Publications/Publications-Catalog/Honor-and-Fidelity/ (PDF download of the book Honor and Fidelity - The 65th Infantry in Korea, 1950–1953 – by Gilberto N. Villahermosa
https://puertoricoherald.com/issues/vol4n26/Profile65th-en.html
https://arsof-history.org/arsof_in_korea/korean_war_phase_4.html
https://dpaa-mil.sites.crmforce.mil/dpaaProfile?id=a0Jt00000004qZLEAY
https://dpaa-mil.sites.crmforce.mil/dpaaProfile?id=a0Jt000001EccE5EAJ
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https://dpaa-mil.sites.crmforce.mil/dpaaProfile?id=a0Jt00000004qZBEAY
https://dpaa-mil.sites.crmforce.mil/dpaaProfile?id=a0Jt00000004qZVEAY
https://history.state.gov/historicaldocuments/frus1951v07p1/d385 

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Big thanks to Santos Cornier for composing our intro and outro music.  Check out his music here: / Muchas gracias a Santos Cornier por componer nuestra música de intro and outro.  Escuche su musica aqui:

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The Borinqueneers were a kickass, all-Hispanic (mostly Puerto Rican) unit of the US Army. These servicemen and women served honorably and with distinction during World War I, World War II, and the Korean War.

In this episode, we cover the end of May and the beginning of June 1951, and touch on:

The 65th's Anniversary Celebration 
Operation Piledriver
Crossing and Rescue at the Hantan River
Securing Lines Kansas and Wyoming
Penetrating the Iron Triangle

We rely heavily on the following book, available for free online:
 PDF download of the book Honor and Fidelity - The 65th Infantry in Korea, 1950–1953 – by Gilberto N. Villahermosa

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Big thanks to Santos Cornier for composing our intro and outro music.  Check out his music here: / Muchas gracias a Santos Cornier por componer nuestra música de intro and outro.  Escuche su musica aqui:

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The Borinqueneers were a kickass, all-Hispanic (mostly Puerto Rican) unit of the US Army. These servicemen and women served honorably and with distinction during World War I, World War II, and the Korean War. 

In this episode, we cover the beginning of May 1951 and the Chinese Spring Offensive, and touch on:

Battle of the Soyang River (Battle of Hyeon-ri)
The No Name Line
The Borinqueneers' counterattack
The strategic importance of Soksa-ri and Habae-jae
How the UN stopped the Chinese advance
Why May 1951 marked a turning point in the Korean War

We rely heavily on the following book, available for free online:
https://history.army.mil/Publications/Publications-Catalog/Honor-and-Fidelity/ (PDF download of the book Honor and Fidelity - The 65th Infantry in Korea, 1950–1953 – by Gilberto N. Villahermosa

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Big thanks to Santos Cornier for composing our intro and outro music.  Check out his music here: / Muchas gracias a Santos Cornier por componer nuestra música de intro and outro.  Escuche su musica aqui:

https://www.reverbnation.com/santoscornier?fbclid=IwAR1_flS4Dy8i9t6JFhrCkzW220URLKJMVPfndmi0wl7idlA82ECx6Q-wW2Q

Some episodes contain music by the very talented Daniel Massa III. Please check out his music - free for use! (just credit him) - here:
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Esta impresionante joya situada a 45 millas al oeste de Mayagüez, a lo largo del Pasaje de Mona, es el sueño de cualquier amante de la naturaleza. Hermosas playas, una variedad de vida silvestre y cuevas llenas de historia taína y europea ofrecen infinitas oportunidades para la exploración y el aprendizaje.

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_islands_of_Puerto_Rico
https://www.discoverpuertorico.com/article/exploring-mona-island
https://welcome.topuertorico.org/city/mona.shtml#:~:text=Although%20located%20closer%20to%20the,Bartolom%C3%A9%20by%20Columbus's%20son%20Diego.
https://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/images/87589/mona-island#:~:text=The%20island%20is%20a%20natural,as%20a%20National%20Natural%20Landmark.
https://www.puertoricodaytrips.com/mona-island-101/
https://www.islandconservation.org/mona-island-puerto-rico/#:~:text=Mona%20Island%2C%20a%205%2C000%20hectare,of%20Natural%20and%20Environmental%20Resources.
https://www.archaeology.org/issues/240-1701/features/5118-puerto-rico-cave-inscriptions
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roberto_Cofres%C3%AD
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/cave-graffiti-shows-natives-and-europeans-had-early-dialogue-caribbean-180959857/
https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/antiquity/article/mona-chronicle-the-archaeology-of-early-religious-encounter-in-the-new-world/129AA73164AE95F31595C7BC3F51241A
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Big thanks to Santos Cornier for composing our intro and outro music.  Check out his music here: / Muchas gracias a Santos Cornier por componer nuestra música de intro and outro.  Escuche su musica aqui:

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Some episodes contain music by the very talented Daniel Massa III. Please check out his music - free for use! (just credit him) - here:
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Have you ever plunged backwards into the ocean at midnight? That's what thousands of Puerto Ricans do every year when June 23 gives way to June 24 - St. John the Baptist's birthday. Discover the origins and meaning behind this festive tradition, and let us know if you partake, whether from a beach or a bathtub!

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Big thanks to Santos Cornier for composing our intro and outro music.  Check out his music here: / Muchas gracias a Santos Cornier por componer nuestra música de intro and outro.  Escuche su musica aqui:

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The Borinqueneers were a kickass, all-Hispanic (mostly Puerto Rican) unit of the US Army. These servicemen and women served honorably and with distinction during World War I, World War II, and the Korean War. 

In this episode, covering the latter part of April 1951, we discuss the beginning of the Chinese Spring Offensive, Allied attempts to rescue trapped British troops, the Chinese Army's ferocious "conveyor belt" style of fighting, and the heroism of Master Sergeant Juan E. Negrón. 

 https://history.army.mil/Publications/Publications-Catalog/Honor-and-Fidelity/ (PDF download of the book Honor and Fidelity - The 65th Infantry in Korea, 1950–1953 – by Gilberto N. Villahermosa

https://www.army.mil/medalofhonor/citations24.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com 

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Big thanks to Santos Cornier for composing our intro and outro music.  Check out his music here: / Muchas gracias a Santos Cornier por componer nuestra música de intro and outro.  Escuche su musica aqui:

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The Borinqueneers were a kickass, all-Hispanic (mostly Puerto Rican) unit of the US Army. These servicemen and women served honorably and with distinction during World War I, World War II, and the Korean War. 

This episode continues with the UN push north toward the 38th Parallel during Operations Rugged and Dauntless. We explain Line Kansas, Line Utah, Line Wyoming, Route 33, and the Iron Triangle. We cover the arrival of more than 1,000 replacement troops from Puerto Rico, friendly fire incidents and tank battles.  

We also tell the unbelievable true story of Sergeant First Class Modesto Cartagena de Jesús, the Borinqueneer nicknamed “One Man Army,” whose actions on Hill 206 earned him the Distinguished Service Cross and made him one of the most decorated Hispanic soldiers of the Korean War. The episode closes as Chinese forces launch the massive Spring Offensive of April 1951.

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Big thanks to Santos Cornier for composing our intro and outro music.  Check out his music here: / Muchas gracias a Santos Cornier por componer nuestra música de intro and outro.  Escuche su musica aqui:

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Some episodes contain music by the very talented Daniel Massa III. Please check out his music - free for use! (just credit him) - here:
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The Borinqueneers were a kickass, all-Hispanic (mostly Puerto Rican) unit of the US Army. These servicemen and women served honorably and with distinction during World War I, World War II, and the Korean War. 

In this episode, we continue the heroic story of the 65th during the Korean War. Covering March 1951, we follow their key role in Operation Ripper as they helped retake Seoul and push north of the Han River. We then dive into Operation Courageous, the intense fighting around Uijongbu, the failed attempt to trap Chinese forces with the 187th Airborne, and their advance to the Imjin River. Plus, we highlight several outstanding Borinqueneers who earned Silver Stars and a Distinguished Service Cross for their extraordinary bravery under fire.

Download "Honor and Fidelity, The 65th Infantry in Korea, 1950-1953" here:

https://history.army.mil/Publications/Publications-Catalog/Honor-and-Fidelity/

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Big thanks to Santos Cornier for composing our intro and outro music.  Check out his music here: / Muchas gracias a Santos Cornier por componer nuestra música de intro and outro.  Escuche su musica aqui:

https://www.reverbnation.com/santoscornier?fbclid=IwAR1_flS4Dy8i9t6JFhrCkzW220URLKJMVPfndmi0wl7idlA82ECx6Q-wW2Q

Some episodes contain music by the very talented Daniel Massa III. Please check out his music - free for use! (just credit him) - here:
https://pixabay.com/users/dmassaiii-42247146/

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https://pixabay.com/
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