During the Korean War, which Ranger Companies conducted an over-water raid on a Hawthorn dam?

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During the Korean War, which Ranger Companies conducted an over-water raid on a Hawthorn dam?

Rangers used raids on critical infrastructure to strike with speed and surprise, often by crossing water to reach a target behind enemy lines. For the Hawthorn Dam operation, the two Ranger Companies chosen had the amphibious capability and experience with night, close-quarters action needed to slip across a body of water, hit the dam quickly, and withdraw before enemy forces could organize a response. Their preparation and execution focused on a covert river crossing, silent approach, and a rapid assault to disable or damage dam components, maximizing effect while minimizing exposure. That combination—amphibious ingress, night fighting, and a swift, decisive strike—made the Second and Fourth Ranger Companies the correct pairing for this raid.

Rangers used raids on critical infrastructure to strike with speed and surprise, often by crossing water to reach a target behind enemy lines. For the Hawthorn Dam operation, the two Ranger Companies chosen had the amphibious capability and experience with night, close-quarters action needed to slip across a body of water, hit the dam quickly, and withdraw before enemy forces could organize a response. Their preparation and execution focused on a covert river crossing, silent approach, and a rapid assault to disable or damage dam components, maximizing effect while minimizing exposure. That combination—amphibious ingress, night fighting, and a swift, decisive strike—made the Second and Fourth Ranger Companies the correct pairing for this raid.

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