CHAPTER 7 In June of 1950, North Korean forces invaded South Korea. The invasion triggered war. It was the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, supported by the People’s Republic of China, with military and material support from the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, against the Republic of Korea (South Korea), supported by the United States of America, with aid from the allied nations under the aegis of the United Nations. Killian knew his nemesis Lupan, and many of his Blue Warrior followers, would sure to be serving the North Koreans against the Americans. In the fall Killian rejoined the 1st Cavalry Regiment and was assigned to the 16th Reconnaissance Company, which was the lead recon team for the regiment. Killian soon learned it was a lousy war. Much of it fought in harsh wint

