On 25 September, Seoul was recaptured by South Korean forces. American air raids caused heavy damage to the KPA, destroying most of its tanks and much of its artillery. North Korean troops in the south, instead of effectively withdrawing north, rapidly disintegrated, leaving Pyongyang vulnerable. During the general retreat only 25,000 to 30,000 soldiers managed to rejoin the Northern KPA lines. On 27 September, Stalin convened an emergency session of the Politburo, in which he condemned the incompetence of the KPA command and held Soviet military advisers responsible for the defeat. COUNT 5
QSN1 What emergency session was called by Stalin? ANS1 Politburo QSN2 How many troops made it back to the KPA lines after retreating? ANS2 25,000 to 30,000 QSN3 Who was held responsible for the defeat of North Korean troops? ANS3 Soviet military advisers QSN4 Who reclaimed the Seoul? ANS4 South Korean forces. QSN5 What city was left vulnerable by North Korea's quick retreat? ANS5 Pyongyang