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The Battle of Taejon (16–20 July 1950) was an early battle of the Korean War, between U.S. and North Korean forces. Forces of the United States Army attempted to defend the headquarters of the 24th Infantry Division .
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By 19 July the KPA were attacking the outskirts of Taejon including the airfield, the attack was supported by air strikes by 6 Korean People's Air Force (KPAF) Yak-9 fighters and heavy artillery fire. [4] The composite battalion was withdrawn to the south of Taejon city while the 3rd Battalion, 34th Infantry withdrew to the north of the city.
On 20 July 1950, the 24th Infantry Division was attempting to withdraw from the city of Taejon, South Korea, after having been badly beaten by the North Korean Korean People's Army (KPA) in the Battle of Taejon. [5] By nightfall, the last remaining elements of the division were attempting to leave the town for Taegu. Libby was aboard a truck to ...
The Victorious War Museum, or the Victorious Fatherland Liberation War Museum, is a history/military museum dedicated to the Korean War located in the North Korean capital-city of Pyongyang. [1] The museum was first set up in August 1953 [2] and built in the Central District of Pyongyang, initially named as the "Fatherland Liberation War Museum."
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Already other US forces had passed Taejon and Choch'iwon on the east to cut the main highway farther north at Ch'onan and Osan. With the capture of Taejon, the 24th Division accomplished its mission in the pursuit. [2]: 587 On 29 September the 24th Division command post moved to Taejon.