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Battle of Yultong, the Glossary

The Battle of Yultong (Labanan sa Yultong), also known as the Battle of Puluodong, Battle of Yuldong, or Battle of Yuldong-ri, took place during the Korean War.^[1]

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April 1951 events in Asia
Battles and operations of the Korean War in 1951
Battles of the Korean War involving the Philippines
China–Philippines relations
History of Gyeonggi Province
Philippines–South Korea relations

Armed Forces of the Philippines Medal of Valor

The Medal of Valor (Medalya ng Kagitingan) is the Armed Forces of the Philippines' highest military honor awarded for a conspicuous deed of personal bravery or self-sacrifice above and beyond the call of duty that distinguishes the recipient from his comrades.

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Artillery

Artillery are ranged weapons that launch munitions far beyond the range and power of infantry firearms.

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Barrage (artillery)

In military usage, a barrage is massed sustained artillery fire (shelling) aimed at a series of points along a line.

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Battalion

A battalion is a military unit, typically consisting of up to one thousand soldiers commanded by a lieutenant colonel and subdivided into a number of companies, each typically commanded by a major or a captain.

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Battle of the Imjin River

The Battle of the Imjin River (Labanan sa Ilog Imjin), also known as the Battle of Solma-ri (설마리 전투) or Battle of Gloster Hill (글로스터 고지 전투) in South Korea, or as Battle of Xuemali in China, took place 22–25 April 1951 during the Korean War. Battle of Yultong and Battle of the Imjin River are April 1951 events in Asia, Battles and operations of the Korean War in 1951, Battles of the Korean War, Battles of the Korean War involving China, Battles of the Korean War involving the Philippines and History of Gyeonggi Province.

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British Army

The British Army is the principal land warfare force of the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies, a part of the British Armed Forces along with the Naval Service and the Royal Air Force.

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Chinese spring offensive

The Chinese spring offensive, also known as the Chinese Fifth Phase Offensive, was a military operation conducted by the Chinese People's Volunteer Army (PVA) during the Korean War. Battle of Yultong and Chinese spring offensive are April 1951 events in Asia, Battles and operations of the Korean War in 1951, Battles of the Korean War, Battles of the Korean War involving China and Battles of the Korean War involving the Philippines.

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Commander

Commander (commonly abbreviated as Cmdr.) is a common naval officer rank as well as a job title in many armies.

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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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Conrado Yap

Conrado Dumlao Yap (January 22, 1921 April 23, 1951) was a officer in the Philippine Army who served during the Second World War and the Korean War.

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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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Distinguished Conduct Star

The Distinguished Conduct Star is the second highest military award of the Philippines, preceded in precedence only by the Medal of Valor.

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Distinguished Service Cross (United States)

The Distinguished Service Cross (DSC) is the United States Army's second highest military decoration for soldiers who display extraordinary heroism in combat with an armed enemy force.

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Fire support

Fire support is a military term used to describe weapons fire used to support friendly forces by engaging, suppressing, or destroying enemy forces, facilities, or materiel in combat.

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Firearm

A firearm is any type of gun that uses an explosive charge and is designed to be readily carried and used by an individual.

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Gloucestershire Regiment

The Gloucestershire Regiment, commonly referred to as the Glosters, was a line infantry regiment of the British Army from 1881 until 1994.

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Hantan River

The Hantan is a river flowing from Pyonggang, North Korea across the border through Gangwon and Gyeonggi provinces in South 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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Imjin River

The Imjin River (South Korean spelling) or Rimjin (North Korean spelling) is the 7th largest river in Korea.

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IX Corps (United States)

IX Corps was a corps of the United States Army.

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James Van Fleet

General James Alward Van Fleet (March 19, 1892 – September 23, 1992) was a United States Army officer who saw service during World War I, World War II and the Korean War.

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Korean Armistice Agreement

The Korean Armistice Agreement (한국정전협정 / 조선정전협정; t) is an armistice that brought about a cessation of hostilities of the Korean War.

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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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M24 Chaffee

The M24 Chaffee (officially light tank M24) was an American light tank used during the later part of World War II; it was also used in post–World War II conflicts including the Korean War, and by the French in the War in Algeria and the First Indochina War.

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Machine gun

A machine gun (MG) is a fully automatic and rifled firearm designed for sustained direct fire with rifle cartridges.

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Military organization

Military organization (AE) or military organisation (BE) is the structuring of the armed forces of a state so as to offer such military capability as a national defense policy may require.

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Mortar (weapon)

A mortar today is usually a simple, lightweight, man-portable, muzzle-loaded cannon, consisting of a smooth-bore (although some models use a rifled barrel) metal tube fixed to a base plate (to spread out the recoil) with a lightweight bipod mount and a sight.

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Order of Military Merit (South Korea)

The Order of Military Merit (Hangul: 무공훈장) is the primary military decoration awarded by the South Korean government.

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Peng Dehuai

Peng Dehuai (October 24, 1898November 29, 1974) was a Chinese general and China's Minister of National Defense from 1954 to 1959.

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People's Liberation Army Air Force Airborne Corps

The People's Liberation Army Air Force Airborne Corps is an airborne corps under direct command of the People's Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF).

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People's Volunteer Army

The People's Volunteer Army (PVA), officially the Chinese People's Volunteers (CPV), was the armed expeditionary forces deployed by the People's Republic of China during the Korean War.

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Philippine Expeditionary Forces to Korea

The Philippine Expeditionary Force to Korea (PEFTOK) (Tagalog: Ipinadalang Lakas ng Pilipinas sa Korea,, Spanish: Fuerza Expedicionaria Filipina a Corea or FEFC) was the Philippine Army contingent of the United Nations forces that fought in the Korean War (1950–1953). Battle of Yultong and Philippine Expeditionary Forces to Korea are Philippines–South Korea relations.

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Platoon

A platoon is a military unit typically composed of two to four squads, sections, or patrols.

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Robert H. Soule

Major General Robert H. "Shorty" Soule (February 10, 1900 – January 26, 1952) was a senior officer in the United States Army.

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South Korea

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

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Turkish Brigade

The Turkish Brigade, codenamed North Star (Şimal Yıldızı or Kutup Yıldızı – Kore Savaşı'nın 50. Yıldönümü ("North Star: the 50th Anniversary of the Korean War", TRT İzmir, Director: Ismail Ragıp Geçmen, 2000)), was a military formation from Turkey that served under the United Nations Command during the Korean War.

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References

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

Also known as Battle of Yultong Bridge.

Battle of Yultong, the Glossary

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See also

April 1951 events in Asia

Battles and operations of the Korean War in 1951

Battles of the Korean War involving the Philippines

China–Philippines relations

History of Gyeonggi Province

Philippines–South Korea relations

References