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II Corps (South Korea)
II Corps (South Korea) is a field corps of the Republic of Korea Army and it was active in the Korean War. It is also known as Double Dragons. History II Corps was created July 24, 1950, just before the Battle of Pusan Perimeter and it consisted of the 1st Division and 6th Infantry Division. During the battle of the Pusan Perimeter (July–September, 1950), its headquarters was at Hamch’ang. Currently, its headquarters is located at the city of Chuncheon. Korean War In the 1950s, the United Nations worked to defeat the Korean People's Army (KPA). This army was later reinforced by the People's Volunteer Army. Taking Back South Korea U.S. Army General Walker ordered that the scattered ROK Army units, scattered by the North Korean invasion be organized into two corps. Thus the II Corps was born July 24, 1950, to defend the "Pusan Perimeter". Invading North Korea On October 10, 1950, the ROK II Corps advanced north of the 38th parallel through central North Korea. They ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Republic Of Korea Army
The Republic of Korea Army (ROKA; ko, 대한민국 육군; Hanja: 大韓民國 陸軍; RR: ''Daehanminguk Yuk-gun''), also known as the ROK Army or South Korean Army, is the army of South Korea, responsible for ground-based warfare. It is the largest of the military branches of the Republic of Korea Armed Forces with 420,000 members . This size is maintained through conscription; South Korean men must complete military service (18 months for army, auxiliary police and marine, 20 months for navy and conscripted firefighter, 21 months for air force and social service, 36 months for alternative service) between the age of 18 and 35. History The modern South Korean army traces its lineage back to the Gwangmu Reform, when the Byeolgigun was established by Emperor Gojong in 1881. The 1st of every October is celebrated in South Korea as Armed Forces Day. It commemorates the day during the Korean War when units of the ROK Army first crossed the 38th Parallel, thus leading the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
People's Volunteer Army
The People's Volunteer Army (PVA) was the armed expeditionary forces deployed by the People's Republic of China during the Korean War. Although all units in the PVA were actually transferred from the People's Liberation Army under the orders of Chairman Mao Zedong, the PVA was separately constituted in order to prevent an official war with the United States. The PVA entered Korea on 19 October 1950, and completely withdrew by October 1958. The nominal commander and political commissar of the PVA was Peng Dehuai before the ceasefire agreement in 1953, although both Chen Geng and Deng Hua served as the acting commander and commissar after April 1952 due to Peng's illness. The initial (25 October – 5 November 1950) units in the PVA included 38th, 39th, 40th, 42nd, 50th, 66th Corps; totalling 250,000 men. About 3 million Chinese civilian and military personnel had served in Korea throughout the war. Background Although the United Nations Command (UN) forces were under ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Corps Of South Korea
Corps (; plural ''corps'' ; from French , from the Latin "body") is a term used for several different kinds of organization. A military innovation by Napoleon I, the formation was first named as such in 1805. The size of a corps varies greatly, but from two to five divisions and anywhere from 40,000 to 80,000 are the numbers stated by the US Department of Defense. Within military terminology a corps may be: *an operational formation, sometimes known as a field corps, which consists of two or more divisions, such as the , later known as ("First Corps") of Napoleon I's ); *an administrative corps (or mustering) – that is a specialized branch of a military service (such as an artillery corps, a medical corps, or a force of military police) or; *in some cases, a distinct service within a national military (such as the United States Marine Corps). These usages often overlap. Corps may also be a generic term for a non-military organization, such as the US Peace Corps and E ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Military Units And Formations Of South Korea In The Korean War
A military, also known collectively as armed forces, is a heavily armed, highly organized force primarily intended for warfare. It is typically authorized and maintained by a sovereign state, with its members identifiable by their distinct military uniform. It may consist of one or more military branches such as an army, navy, air force, space force, marines, or coast guard. The main task of the military is usually defined as defence of the state and its interests against external armed threats. In broad usage, the terms ''armed forces'' and ''military'' are often treated as synonymous, although in technical usage a distinction is sometimes made in which a country's armed forces may include both its military and other paramilitary forces. There are various forms of irregular military forces, not belonging to a recognized state; though they share many attributes with regular military forces, they are less often referred to as simply ''military''. A nation's military may f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
3rd Armored Brigade (South Korea)
The 3rd Armored Brigade ( ko, 제3기갑여단) is a military formation of the Republic of Korea Army. The brigade is subordinated to the II Corps. History In 1980, it was founded in Deokjeong-dong, Yangju, Gyeonggi Province, as the 3rd independent armored brigade of the ROK Army. In 1983, the 20th Division was reorganized into the 20th Mechanized Infantry Division, so the 107th and 26th Tank Battalion under the 3rd Independent Armored Brigade were subordinated to the 20th Mechanized Infantry Division, and the 27th Tank Battalion was subordinated to the 26th Division. It was disbanded after three years. On 1 September 1988, it was re-established as the 3rd Armored Brigade at Sangmudae, Gwangju, and later moved to its current base in Hongcheon. The unit operating T-80U and BMP-3, which have been borrowed from Russia. From 1995 to 1997, 33 T-80Us were delivered to South Korea as a part of payment for the debt incurred during the Soviet era. The unit's tank was also used as oppo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
7th Infantry Division (South Korea)
The 7th Infantry Division ( ko, 제7보병사단, Hanja: 第七步兵師團) is a military formation of the Republic of Korea Army, currently employed on patrol duty in the Korean Demilitarized Zone around Hwacheon County, Gangwon Province. It has a GOP(General outpost) brigade (5th or 8th Birgade), a reserve brigade (3rd Brigade), an artillery brigade, and a subordinate force. Structure * Headquarters: **Headquarters Company **Intelligence Company **Air Defense Company **Reconnaissance Battalion **Engineer Battalion **Armored Battalion **Signal Battalion **Support Battalion **Military Police Battalion **Medical Battalion **Chemical Battalion * 3rd Infantry Brigade * 5th Infantry Brigade * 8th Infantry Brigade * Artillery Brigade History During the Korean War, the 7th Infantry Division served a total of 28 battles. In particular, the Yeongcheon at the time to perform on the defense division president received a citation for troops to destroy the two Democratic People's Repub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Battle Of The Ch'ongch'on River
The Battle of the Ch'ongch'on River (), also known as the Battle of the Ch'ongch'on, was a decisive battle in the Korean War, and it took place from November 25 to December 2, 1950, along the Ch'ongch'on River Valley in the northwestern part of North Korea. In response to the successful Chinese First Phase Campaign against the United Nations (UN) forces, General Douglas MacArthur launched the Home-by-Christmas Offensive to expel the Chinese forces from Korea and to end the war. Anticipating this reaction, the Chinese People's Volunteer Army (PVA) Commander Peng Dehuai planned a counteroffensive, dubbed the " Second Phase Campaign", against the advancing UN forces. Hoping to repeat the success of the earlier First Phase Campaign, the PVA 13th ArmyIn Chinese military nomenclature, the term "Army" (军) means Corps, while the term "Army Group" (集团军) means Army. first launched a series of surprise attacks along the Ch'ongch'on River Valley on the night of November 25, 1950 at t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
I Corps (South Korea)
I Corps (South Korea) was created July 24, 1950, just before the Battle of Pusan Perimeter. I Corps consisted of the 8th Infantry Division and the Capital Division. During the battle of the Pusan Perimeter (July–September, 1950), its headquarters was at Sangju. Currently, I Corps is the largest corps in the ROK Army. I Corps is organized with three infantry divisions, one mechanized infantry division, and several separate brigades. Korean War Wonsan (1950) Under the direction of U.S. Army General Walker, the ROK I Corps participated in the crossing of the 38th parallel on October 1, 1950. They rushed north to the North Korean port of Wonsan on October 10, 1950. Leaving parts of their force in Wonsan, the I Corps also went west. The U.S. Army X Corps under the command of General MacArthur had planned a second amphibious landing at Wonsan but after the ROK I Corps victory there, no assault was needed. The X Corps walked ashore. U.S General Almond then added the ROK I Corps t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chuncheon
Chuncheon (; ; formerly romanized as Chunchŏn; literally ''spring river'') is the capital of Gangwon Province in South Korea. The city lies in the north of the county, located in a basin formed by the Soyang River and Han River. There are some large lakes around the city, most notably Soyang Lake and Uiam Lake (or Uiam Dam). The area is renowned for its small river islands, such as Sangjungdo, Ha-Jungdo, Bungeodo, and Wido. It is a popular destination among east Asian tourists as it was featured in the popular Korean drama ''Winter Sonata'' (겨울연가). It is where the resort island of Namiseom is located. History The area now occupied by the city was first settled several thousands of years ago, in prehistoric times, as demonstrated by stone-age archaeological evidence in the collections of Chuncheon National Museum and Hallym University Museum. In 637 AD the city was called ''Usooju''. In 757 AD it was renamed ''Saku'' and again in 940 AD as ''Chunju'' () before recei ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ground Operations Command (South Korea)
The Ground Operations Command (GOC; ko, 지상작전사령부) is a command of the Republic of Korea Army, based in Yongin, Gyeonggi Province. History According Lee Min-hyung for Korea Times, Korean Ministry of National Defense pushed for the establishment of the Ground Operations Command since 1998, with calls to decrease number of soldiers and improve operational efficiency under a single control point. In 2015, the Government announced its intention to establish a command to be in charge of the Army's ground operations by 2018, after delaying the transfer of control of troops in case of war. The Ground Operations Command has been created by combining the army's First and Third Army commands, which defended the eastern and western frontline areas. The establishment of the Command is part of President Moon Jae-in's military reform plan. In 16 April 2020, Special Operations Commander, Lieutenant general Nam Young-sin was promoted to General, and was appointed as Ground Operat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
