Battle Of Yultong
The Battle of Yultong (; fil, Labanan sa Yultong), also known as the Battle of Puluodong (), Battle of Yuldong, or Battle of Yuldong-ri, was a battle of the Korean War. It was fought between elements of the Chinese People's Volunteer Army (PVA) 34th Division (44th Division from Chinese sources) and the Filipino 10th Battalion Combat Team (BCT), north of Yeoncheon during April 22–23, 1951. The battle was part of the Chinese Spring Offensive. Background The Philippine 10th BCT was attached to the U.S. 3rd Infantry Division at the time of the offensive. Initially composed of 1,367 troops, the battalion was reduced to 900 men due to previous casualties and other losses. To prepare for the incoming PVA offensive, the U.S. 65th Infantry Regiment deployed its 3rd and 2nd Battalions, facing west and northwest, respectively, along the Imjin River, while the attached Philippine 10th BCT held the regiment’s right flank near Route 33. The Turkish Brigade, was just east of the Fi ...
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