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Battle of Pyongyang (1950), the Glossary

The Battle of Pyongyang (17–19 October 1950) was one of the major battles of the United Nations' offensive during the Korean War.^[1]

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20th century in Pyongyang
History of Pyongyang
October 1950 events in Asia

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 Pyongyang (1950) 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 and battles of the Korean War involving the United States.

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Battle of Sariwon

The Battle of Sariwon took place on 17 October 1950 during the United Nations (UN) counter-offensive against the North Korean forces which had invaded South Korea. Battle of Pyongyang (1950) and Battle of Sariwon 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 the United States and October 1950 events in Asia.

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Battle of Yongyu

The Battle of Yongyu, also known as the Battle of the Apple Orchard or the Battle of Yongju by the Australians who fought in it, took place between 21 and 22 October 1950 during the United Nations Command (UNC) offensive into North Korea against the Korean People's Army (KPA) that had invaded South Korea during the Korean War. Battle of Pyongyang (1950) and Battle of Yongyu 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 the United States and October 1950 events in Asia.

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Choe Yong-gon (official)

Choe Yong-gon (21 June 1900 – 19 September 1976) was the Supreme Commander of the Korean People's Army from 1948 to 1950, North Korean defence minister from 1948 to 1957, and the Chairman of the Standing Committee of the Supreme People's Assembly of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea from 1957 to 1972.

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Chongchon River

The Ch'ŏngch'ŏn is a river in North Korea having its source in the Rangrim Mountains of Chagang Province and emptying into the Yellow Sea at Sinanju.

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Douglas MacArthur

Douglas MacArthur (26 January 18805 April 1964) was an American military leader who served as General of the Army for the United States, as well as a field marshal to the Philippine Army.

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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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Far East Command (United States)

Far East Command (FECOM) was a unified combatant command of the United States Department of Defense, active from 1947 until 1957, functionally organised to undertake the occupation of Japan and Korea.

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Frank W. Milburn

Lieutenant General Frank William Milburn (January 11, 1892 – October 25, 1962) was a senior United States Army officer who served during World War II and the Korean War.

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Hobart R. Gay

Lieutenant General Hobart Raymond Gay (May 16, 1894 – August 19, 1983), nicknamed "Hap", was a United States Army officer who served in numerous conflicts, including World War II, where he worked closely alongside General George S. Patton, and later in the Korean War, where he commanded the 1st Cavalry Division.

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Hukkyo station

Hŭkkyo station is a railway station located in Hŭkkyo-ri, Hwangju county, North Hwanghae province, North Korea.

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Hwacheon County

Hwacheon County is a county in Gangwon Province, South Korea.

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Hwangju County

Hwangju County is a county in North Hwanghae province, North Korea.

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I Corps (United States)

The I Corps is a corps of the United States Army headquartered in Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington.

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James K. Woolnough

James Karrick Woolnough (October 24, 1910 – May 30, 1996) was a United States Army four-star general who served as Commanding General of the United States Continental Army Command at Fort Monroe, Virginia.

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Kanggye

Kanggye is the provincial capital of Chagang, North Korea and has a population of 251,971.

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Kim Il Sung

Kim Il Sung (born Kim Sung Ju; 15 April 1912 – 8 July 1994) was a North Korean politician and the founder of North Korea, which he led as Supreme Leader from the country's establishment in 1948 until his death in 1994. Afterwards, he was succeeded by his son Kim Jong Il and was declared Eternal President.

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Kim Il Sung University

Kim Il Sung University is a university in Taesong, Pyongyang, North Korea.

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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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Mirim Airport

Mirim Airport, also known as Pyongyang East Airfield or K-24 Air Base, is an airport in Mirim-dong, Sadong-guyok, Pyongyang-si, North Korea.

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Nampo

Nampo (North Korean official spelling: Nampho), also spelled Namp'o, is a city in North Korea which is the country's fourth-largest by population.

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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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Paik Sun-yup

Paik Sun-yup (November 23, 1920 – July 10, 2020) was a South Korean military officer.

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Pyongyang

Pyongyang (Hancha: 平壤, Korean: 평양) is the capital and largest city of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), commonly known as North Korea, where it is sometimes labeled as the "Capital of the Revolution".

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Pyongyang Air Base

Pyongyang Air Base also known as Heijo Airfield or Pyongyang (K-23) Air Base was a former Imperial Japanese Army Air Service, Korean People's Air Force (KPAF) and United States Air Force (USAF) air base adjacent to the Taedong River in Pyongyang, North Korea.

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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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Second Battle of Seoul

The Second Battle of Seoul resulted in United Nations forces recapturing Seoul from the North Koreans in late September 1950. Battle of Pyongyang (1950) and Second Battle of Seoul 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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Sohung County

Sŏhŭng County is a county in North Hwanghae province, North Korea.

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South Korea

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

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Taedong River

The Taedong River is a large river in North Korea.

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UN offensive into North Korea

The UN offensive into North Korea was a large-scale offensive in late 1950 by United Nations (UN) forces against North Korean forces during the Korean War. Battle of Pyongyang (1950) and UN offensive into North Korea 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

The United Nations (UN) is a diplomatic and political international organization whose stated purposes are to maintain international peace and security, develop friendly relations among nations, achieve international cooperation, and serve as a centre for harmonizing the actions of nations.

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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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Walton Walker

Walton Harris Walker (December 3, 1889 – December 23, 1950) was a United States Army four-star general who served with distinction in World War I, World War II, and the Korean War, where he commanded the Eighth United States Army before dying in a jeep accident.

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Wonsan

Wonsan, previously known as Wonsanjin (元山津), is a port city and naval base located in Kangwon Province, North Korea, along the eastern side of the Korean Peninsula, on the Sea of Japan and the provincial capital.

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X Corps (United States)

X Corps was a corps of the United States Army in World War II and the Korean War.

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187th Infantry Regiment (United States)

The 187th Airborne Infantry Regiment (Rakkasans) is a regiment of the 101st Airborne Division.

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19th Infantry Regiment (United States)

The 19th Infantry Regiment ("Rock of Chickamauga") is a United States Army infantry regiment which is assigned to the US Army Training and Doctrine Command, with the assignment of conducting Basic and Advanced Infantry Training.

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1st Cavalry Division (United States)

The 1st Cavalry Division ("First Team") is a combined arms division and is one of the most decorated combat divisions of the United States Army.

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1st Infantry Division (South Korea)

The 1st Infantry Division (제1보병사단, Hanja: 第一步兵師團) is a military formation of the Republic of Korea Army's I Corps.

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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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27th Infantry Brigade (United Kingdom)

The 27th Infantry Brigade was an infantry brigade of the British Army that saw service in the First World War, the Second World War, and the Korean War.

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2nd Infantry Division (United States)

The 2nd Infantry Division (2ID, 2nd ID) ("Indianhead") is a formation of the United States Army.

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38th Infantry Regiment (United States)

The 38th Infantry Regiment ("Rock of the Marne") is a United States Army infantry regiment.

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5th Cavalry Regiment

The 5th Cavalry Regiment ("Black Knights") is a historical unit of the United States Army that began its service on March 3, 1855 as the Second Cavalry Regiment.

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6th Infantry Division (South Korea)

The 6th Infantry Division is a military formation of the Republic of Korea Army.

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7th Cavalry Regiment

The 7th Cavalry Regiment is a United States Army cavalry regiment formed in 1866.

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7th Infantry Division (South Korea)

The 7th Infantry Division (제7보병사단, Hanja: 第七步兵師團), also known as the "Seven Stars Division", is a military formation of the Republic of Korea Army, currently employed on patrol duty in the Korean Demilitarized Zone around the mountainous Hwacheon County, Gangwon Province.

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8th Cavalry Regiment

The 8th Cavalry Regiment is a regiment of the United States Army formed in 1866 during the American Indian Wars.

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8th Maneuver Division

The 8th Maneuver Division (8기동사단, hanja: 八機動師團), also known as Roly Poly Toy Division (오뚜기부대), is a military formation of the Republic of Korea Army and is unit is one of four divisions under the command of the VII Maneuver Corps.

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References

[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Pyongyang_(1950)

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See also

20th century in Pyongyang

History of Pyongyang

October 1950 events in Asia

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