50 years ago today - 6 Oct 1950

[Ed Evanhoe <ede@oio.net>]

October 6


In the central sector, ROK II Corps' 6th Division crossed the 38th Parallel 
north of Ch'unch'on and advanced toward Hwach'on where its advance was 
stopped short of the town by two dug-in North Koran regiments.

On the east coast, the 3rd ROK Division, followed by the Capital ROK 
Division, continued its advance up the coast road.

Meanwhile, the 1st, 5th and 11th (Artillery) Marines had closed on Inch'on 
and began out-loading for the Wonsan landing.  The 31-foot tides at Inch'on 
made this a slow, frustrating business.

To the south 7th Infantry Division units moved toward Pusan for 
outloading.  While crossing the Mun'gyong Pass, the head of the 2nd 
Battalion, 31st Infantry column was ambushed, suffering 9 casualties.



Ed Evanhoe, PO Box 916, Antlers, OK, 74523
Author: DARKMOON: Eighth Army Special Operations in the Korean War
Life Member: Special Forces & Special Operations Associations
Web site:  http://www.korean-war.com