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Who credited Ridgway with turning the Korean War around in favor of the UN side?
Several historians
The President of the United States
The Secretary of State
The UN General Assembly
Answer
Several historians have credited Matthew Ridgway with turning the Korean War around in favor of the UN side. They point to his ability to reorganize and resupply the UN forces, as well as his aggressive tactics, as key factors in the UN's victory. Ridgway also had a knack for inspiring his troops, and they fought with renewed vigor under his leadership.
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