50 years ago today - 20 Aug 1950

[Ed Evanhoe <ede@oio.net>]

August 20, 1950

In the Bowling Alley, the day was quiet but as soon as dark fell, the North 
Koreans launched a fresh attack down the valley in bright moonlight.  After 
an initial barrage of 120mm mortar fire, several T-34 tanks led the attack. 
The 27th held fire until the enemy was about 200 yards away, then opened up 
with combined small arms, machine-gun, mortar, tank and artillery fire.  5 
T-34 tanks were destroyed and enemy retreated with heavy loses.

In the 35th Infantry, 25th Division area, a large concentration of North 
Koreans are spotted and brought under air-burst and air attack.  The enemy 
withdraws back into the mountains with heavy loses.  Meanwhile "A" Company, 
29th Infantry and "C" Company, 35th Infantry, move into blocking position 
behind the 35th Infantry's 1st Battalion.   Probing attacks continue 
throughout the night.  In the Sobuk Mountain area on a terrain feature 
known as "Battle Mountain", units of the 24th Infantry abandon their 
positions forcing remaining 24th Infantry to also withdraw.

The 2nd Infantry Division is ordered to relieve the 24th Infantry Division 
in the Naktong Bulge area.

Ed Evanhoe, PO Box 916, Antlers, OK, 74523
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