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Battle of Haman, the Glossary

The Battle of Haman was one engagement in the larger Battle of Pusan Perimeter between United Nations Command (UN) and North Korean forces early in the Korean War from August 31 to September 19, 1950, in the vicinity of Haman County in South Korea.^[1]

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August 1950 events in Asia
Battle of Pusan Perimeter
History of South Gyeongsang Province
September 1950 events in Asia

African Americans

African Americans, also known as Black Americans or Afro-Americans, are an ethnic group consisting of Americans with partial or total ancestry from any of the Black racial groups of Africa.

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Airstrike

An airstrike, air strike, or air raid is an offensive operation carried out by aircraft.

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Arthur S. Champeny

Arthur Seymour Champeny (August 13, 1893 – April 11, 1979) was a United States Army officer, reaching the rank of Brigadier General.

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Barbed wire

Roll of modern agricultural barbed wire Barbed wire, also known as barb wire, is a type of steel fencing wire constructed with sharp edges or points arranged at intervals along the strands.

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Battle of Battle Mountain

The Battle of Battle Mountain was an engagement between United Nations Command (UN) and North Korean forces early in the Korean War from August 15 to September 19, 1950, on and around the Sobuk-san mountain area in South Korea. Battle of Haman and Battle of Battle Mountain are August 1950 events in Asia, battle of Pusan Perimeter, battles and operations of the Korean War in 1950, battles of the Korean War, battles of the Korean War involving North Korea, battles of the Korean War involving South Korea, battles of the Korean War involving the United States, History of South Gyeongsang Province and September 1950 events in Asia.

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Battle of Inchon

The Battle of Inchon, also spelled Battle of Incheon, was an amphibious invasion and a battle of the Korean War that resulted in a decisive victory and strategic reversal in favor of the United Nations Command (UN). Battle of Haman and battle of Inchon are battles and operations of the Korean War in 1950, battles of the Korean War, battles of the Korean War involving North Korea, battles of the Korean War involving South Korea, battles of the Korean War involving the United States and September 1950 events in Asia.

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Battle of Masan

The Battle of Masan was an engagement between United Nations Command (UN) and North Korean forces, which took place early in the Korean War between August 5 and September 19, 1950, in the vicinity of Masan and the Naktong River in South Korea. Battle of Haman and Battle of Masan are August 1950 events in Asia, battle of Pusan Perimeter, battles and operations of the Korean War in 1950, battles of the Korean War, battles of the Korean War involving North Korea, battles of the Korean War involving South Korea, battles of the Korean War involving the United States, History of South Gyeongsang Province and September 1950 events in Asia.

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Battle of P'ohang-dong

The Battle of P'ohang-dong was an engagement between the United Nations Command (UN) and North Korean forces early in the Korean War, with fighting continuing from 5–20 August 1950 around the town of P'ohang-dong, South Korea. Battle of Haman and Battle of P'ohang-dong are August 1950 events in Asia, battle of Pusan Perimeter, battles and operations of the Korean War in 1950, battles of the Korean War, battles of the Korean War involving North Korea, battles of the Korean War involving South Korea and battles of the Korean War involving the United States.

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Battle of Pusan Perimeter logistics

Logistics in the Battle of Pusan Perimeter (August 4 – September 15, 1950) during the Korean War played a decisive role in the battle. Battle of Haman and battle of Pusan Perimeter logistics are battle of Pusan Perimeter, battles and operations of the Korean War in 1950, battles of the Korean War, battles of the Korean War involving North Korea, battles of the Korean War involving South Korea and battles of the Korean War involving the United States.

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Battle of Sangju (1950)

The Battle of Sangju (상주 전투) was an engagement between the United Nations and North Korean forces, occurring on July 20–31, 1950, in the village of Sangju in southern South Korea, early in the Korean War. Battle of Haman and Battle of Sangju (1950) are battles and operations of the Korean War in 1950, battles of the Korean War, battles of the Korean War involving North Korea, battles of the Korean War involving South Korea and battles of the Korean War involving the United States.

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Battle of Taegu

The Battle of Taegu was an engagement between United Nations Command (UN) and North Korean forces early in the Korean War, with fighting continuing from August 5–20, 1950 around the city of Taegu, South Korea. Battle of Haman and Battle of Taegu are August 1950 events in Asia, battle of Pusan Perimeter, battles and operations of the Korean War in 1950, battles of the Korean War, battles of the Korean War involving North Korea, battles of the Korean War involving South Korea and battles of the Korean War involving the United States.

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Battle of the Bowling Alley

In the Battle of the Bowling Alley (August 21, 1950), United Nations Command (UN) forces defeated North Korean forces early in the Korean War near the city of Daegu, South Korea. Battle of Haman and Battle of the Bowling Alley are battle of Pusan Perimeter, battles and operations of the Korean War in 1950, battles of the Korean War, battles of the Korean War involving North Korea, battles of the Korean War involving South Korea and battles of the Korean War involving the United States.

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Battle of the Pusan Perimeter

The Battle of the Pusan Perimeter (부산 교두보 전투), known in Korean as the Battle of the Naktong River Defense Line (낙동강 방어선 전투), was a large-scale battle between United Nations Command (UN) and North Korean forces lasting from August 4 to September 18, 1950. Battle of Haman and battle of the Pusan Perimeter are battle of Pusan Perimeter, battles and operations of the Korean War in 1950, battles of the Korean War, battles of the Korean War involving North Korea, battles of the Korean War involving South Korea and battles of the Korean War involving the United States.

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Bridgehead

In military strategy, a bridgehead (or bridge-head) is the strategically important area of ground around the end of a bridge or other place of possible crossing over a body of water which at time of conflict is sought to be defended or taken over by the belligerent forces.

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Company (military unit)

A company is a military unit, typically consisting of 100–250 soldiers and usually commanded by a major or a captain.

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Constable & Robinson

Constable & Robinson Ltd. is an imprint of Little, Brown which publishes fiction and non-fiction books and ebooks.

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Counterattack

A counterattack is a tactic employed in response to an attack, with the term originating in "war games".

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Court-martial

A court-martial or court martial (plural courts-martial or courts martial, as "martial" is a postpositive adjective) is a military court or a trial conducted in such a court.

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Da Capo Press

Da Capo Press is an American publishing company with headquarters in Boston, Massachusetts.

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Daegu

Daegu, formerly spelled Taegu and officially Daegu Metropolitan City, is a city in southeastern South Korea.

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Defensive fighting position

A defensive fighting position (DFP) is a type of earthwork constructed in a military context, generally large enough to accommodate anything from one soldier to a fire team (or similar sized unit).

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Eighth Army (United States)

The Eighth Army is a U.S. field army which commands all United States Army forces in South Korea.

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Executive officer

An executive officer is a person who is principally responsible for leading all or part of an organization, although the exact nature of the role varies depending on the organization.

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First Battle of Naktong Bulge

The First Battle of Naktong Bulge was an engagement between United Nations Command (UN) and North Korean forces early in the Korean War from August 5–19, 1950 in the vicinity of Yongsan (Yeongsan, Changnyeong county) and the Naktong River in South Korea. Battle of Haman and First Battle of Naktong Bulge are August 1950 events in Asia, battle of Pusan Perimeter, battles and operations of the Korean War in 1950, battles of the Korean War, battles of the Korean War involving North Korea, battles of the Korean War involving the United States and History of South Gyeongsang Province.

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First lieutenant

First lieutenant is a commissioned officer military rank in many armed forces; in some forces, it is an appointment.

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First Republic of Korea

The First Republic of Korea was the government of South Korea from August 1948 to April 1960.

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Frontal assault

A frontal assault is a military tactic which involves a direct, full-force attack on the front line of an enemy force, rather than to the flanks or rear of the enemy.

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Haman County

Haman County (Haman-gun) is a county in South Gyeongsang Province, South Korea.

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Hippocrene Books

Hippocrene Books is an independent US publishing press located at 171 Madison Avenue, New York City, NY 10016.

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Honolulu

Honolulu is the capital and most populous city of the U.S. state of Hawaii, which is in the Pacific Ocean.

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I Corps (North Korea)

I Corps is a corps of the Korean People's Army Ground Force.

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Jinhae-gu

Jinhae-gu is a district in Changwon City, South Korea.

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John Thomas Corley

Brigadier General John Thomas Corley (August 4, 1914 – April 16, 1977) was a career United States Army officer who served with distinction in World War II.

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Korean People's Army

The Korean People's Army (KPA) encompasses the combined military forces of North Korea and the armed wing of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK).

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Korean War

The Korean War was fought between North Korea and South Korea; it began on 25 June 1950 when North Korea invaded South Korea and ceased upon an armistice on 27 July 1953.

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Land mine

A land mine, or landmine, is an explosive weapon concealed under or camouflaged on the ground, and designed to destroy or disable enemy targets, ranging from combatants to vehicles and tanks, as they pass over or near it.

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Lincoln, Nebraska

Lincoln is the capital city of the U.S. state of Nebraska and the county seat of Lancaster County.

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Lockheed P-80 Shooting Star

The Lockheed P-80 Shooting Star was the first jet fighter used operationally by the United States Army Air Forces (USAAF) during World War II.

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London

London is the capital and largest city of both England and the United Kingdom, with a population of in.

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Major (United States)

In the United States Army, Marine Corps, Air Force and Space Force, major is a field officer above the rank of captain and below the rank of lieutenant colonel.

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Masan

Masan is an administrative region of Changwon, a city in the South Gyeongsang Province.

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Mason City, Iowa

Mason City is a city and the county seat of Cerro Gordo County, Iowa, United States.

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McFarland & Company

McFarland & Company, Inc., is an American independent book publisher based in Jefferson, North Carolina, that specializes in academic and reference works, as well as general-interest adult nonfiction.

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Military police

Military police (MP) are law enforcement agencies connected with, or part of, the military of a state.

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Military reserve

A military reserve, active reserve, reserve formation, or simply reserve, is a group of military personnel or units that is initially not committed to a battle by its commander, so that it remains available to address unforeseen situations or exploit sudden opportunities.

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Napalm

Napalm is an incendiary mixture of a gelling agent and a volatile petrochemical (usually gasoline or diesel fuel).

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National Police Agency (South Korea)

The Korean National Police Agency (KNPA), also known as the Korean National Police (KNP), is one of the national police organizations in South Korea.

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New York City

New York, often called New York City (to distinguish it from New York State) or NYC, is the most populous city in the United States.

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Newspaper

A newspaper is a periodical publication containing written information about current events and is often typed in black ink with a white or gray background.

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Non-commissioned officer

A non-commissioned officer (NCO) is a military officer who does not hold a commission.

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North American P-51 Mustang

The North American Aviation P-51 Mustang is an American long-range, single-seat fighter and fighter-bomber used during World War II and the Korean War, among other conflicts.

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North Korea

North Korea, officially the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), is a country in East Asia.

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Officer (armed forces)

An officer is a person who holds a position of authority as a member of an armed force or uniformed service.

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Operations order

An Operation Order, often abbreviated to OPORD, is a plan format meant to assist subordinate units with the conduct of military operations.

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Paddy field

A paddy field is a flooded field of arable land used for growing semiaquatic crops, most notably rice and taro.

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Pang Ho-san

Pang Ho-san (방호산 方虎山; 1916–1959) was a communist anti-Japanese activist and general of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea.

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Pincer movement

The pincer movement, or double envelopment, is a military maneuver in which forces simultaneously attack both flanks (sides) of an enemy formation.

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Pohang

Pohang, formerly spelled Po-Hang, is the largest city in North Gyeongsang Province, South Korea, with a population of 499,363 as of 2022, bordering the Sea of Japan to the east, Yeongcheon to the west, Gyeongju to the south, and Cheongsong and Yeongdeok to the north.

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Pusan Perimeter offensive

The Pusan Perimeter offensive was a large-scale offensive by United Nations Command (UN) forces against North Korean forces commencing on 16 September 1950. Battle of Haman and Pusan Perimeter offensive are battles and operations of the Korean War in 1950, battles of the Korean War, battles of the Korean War involving North Korea, battles of the Korean War involving South Korea and battles of the Korean War involving the United States.

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Recoilless rifle

A recoilless rifle (rifled), recoilless launcher (smoothbore), or simply recoilless gun, sometimes abbreviated to "RR" or "RCL" (for ReCoilLess) is a type of lightweight artillery system or man-portable launcher that is designed to eject some form of countermass such as propellant gas from the rear of the weapon at the moment of firing, creating forward thrust that counteracts most of the weapon's recoil.

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Republic of Korea Army

The Republic of Korea Army (ROKA), also known as the ROK Army or South Korean Army, is the army of South Korea, responsible for ground-based warfare.

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South Korea

South Korea, officially the Republic of Korea (ROK), is a country in East Asia.

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Soviet Union

The Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR), commonly known as the Soviet Union, was a transcontinental country that spanned much of Eurasia from 1922 to 1991.

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Spider hole

Illustration of a spider hole In military slang, a spider hole is a type of camouflaged one-man foxhole, similar to a surveillance/hidesite used for observation.

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T-34

The T-34 is a Soviet medium tank from World War II.

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UN Forces September 1950 counteroffensive

The UN Forces September 1950 counteroffensive was a large-scale offensive by United Nations Command (UN) forces against North Korean forces commencing on 23 September 1950. Battle of Haman and UN Forces September 1950 counteroffensive are battles and operations of the Korean War in 1950, battles of the Korean War, battles of the Korean War involving North Korea, battles of the Korean War involving South Korea and battles of the Korean War involving the United States.

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United Nations Command

United Nations Command (UNC or UN Command) is the multinational military force established to support the Republic of Korea (South Korea) during and after the Korean War.

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United States Air Force

The United States Air Force (USAF) is the air service branch of the United States Armed Forces, and is one of the eight uniformed services of the United States.

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United States Army

The United States Army (USA) is the land service branch of the United States Armed Forces.

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United States Department of the Army

The United States Department of the Army (DA) is one of the three military departments within the Department of Defense of the U.S. The Department of the Army is the federal government agency within which the United States Army (U.S.) is organized, and it is led by the secretary of the Army, who has statutory authority under 10 United States Code § 7013 to conduct its affairs and to prescribe regulations for its government, subject to the limits of the law, and the directions of the secretary of defense and the president.

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University of Nebraska–Lincoln

The University of Nebraska–Lincoln (Nebraska, NU, or UNL) is a public land-grant research university in Lincoln, Nebraska, United States.

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Washington, D.C.

Washington, D.C., formally the District of Columbia and commonly known as Washington or D.C., is the capital city and federal district of the United States.

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William B. Kean

William Benjamin Kean (July 9, 1897 – March 10, 1981) was a general in the United States Army.

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Yellow Sea

The Yellow Sea, also known as North Sea, is a marginal sea of the Western Pacific Ocean located between mainland China and the Korean Peninsula, and can be considered the northwestern part of the East China Sea.

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12th Division (North Korea)

The 12th Infantry Division was a division of the Korean People's Army during the 20th century.

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13th Division (North Korea)

The 13th Infantry Division was a military formation of the Korean People's Army during the 20th century.

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24th Infantry Division (United States)

The 24th Infantry Division was an infantry division of the United States Army that was inactivated in October 1996.

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24th Infantry Regiment (United States)

The 24th Infantry Regiment is a unit of the United States Army, active from 1869 until 1951, and since 1995.

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25th Infantry Division (United States)

The 25th Infantry Division (nicknamed "Tropic Lightning") is a United States Army division based at Schofield Barracks in Hawaii.

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27th Infantry Regiment (United States)

The 27th Infantry Regiment, nicknamed the "Wolfhounds", is a regiment of the United States Army established in 1901, that served in the Philippine–American War, in the Siberian Intervention after World War I, and as part of the 25th Infantry Division ("Tropic Lightning") during World War II, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, and later, the Iraq War.

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References

[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Haman

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Battle of Haman, the Glossary

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See also

August 1950 events in Asia

Battle of Pusan Perimeter

History of South Gyeongsang Province

September 1950 events in Asia

References