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Betrayed on Jackson Heights: The Borinqueneers and Korea’s Largest Court-Martial (October 1952)

Betrayed on Jackson Heights: The Borinqueneers and Korea’s Largest Court-Martial (October 1952)

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 The Battle of Jackson Heights, fought in October 1952 during the Korean War, is a story of courage, endurance, and human struggle against impossible odds. On rain-slicked ridges, the 65th Infantry Regiment, composed largely of Puerto Rican soldiers known as the Borinqueneers, faces relentless assaults from Chinese forces determined to seize strategic high ground. This engagement exposes the physical, psychological, and moral challenges of combat, where every decision carries the weight of life and death. Beyond tactics, it illuminates the broader context of a frozen conflict shaped by Cold War politics, contested borders, and ideological struggle. The soldiers’ bravery unfolds against a backdrop of discrimination and political ambiguity, highlighting the complexities of loyalty, identity, and citizenship. Jackson Heights becomes more than a battle—it is a crucible of human endurance and a lens on the broader realities of the Korean War. Through the mud, blood, and rain, the men’s experiences reveal the intimate human costs behind military history. Their story resonates across decades, reminding us that war is fought not only for territory but for survival, honor, and the fragile threads of personal dignity.
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