On 18 September, Stalin dispatched General H. M. Zakharov to Korea to advise Kim Il-sung to halt his offensive around the Pusan perimeter and to redeploy his forces to defend Seoul. Chinese commanders were not briefed on North Korean troop numbers or operational plans. As the overall commander of Chinese forces, Zhou Enlai suggested that the North Koreans should attempt to eliminate the enemy forces at Inchon only if they had reserves of at least 100,000 men; otherwise, he advised the North Koreans to withdraw their forces north. COUNT 4
QSN1 Who was sent to Korea to act as an advisor to Kim Il-Sung? ANS1 General H. M. Zakharov QSN2 Why did Kim Il-Sung redeploy his military troops? ANS2 to defend Seoul QSN3 Who was not being briefed on the operational plans or the number of troops in combat? ANS3 Chinese commanders QSN4 When was it advised for North Koreans to attempt to defeat the opposing forces at Inchon? ANS4 if they had reserves of at least 100,000 men