50 years ago today - 18 Oct 1950

[Ed Evanhoe <ede@oio.net>]

October 18

The 7th Cavalry Regiment resumed its advance toward P'yongyang at 
dawn.  The advance was stopped at Hukkyo-ri by roadblock manned by an 
estimated 800 North Korean soldiers and 4 dug-in T-34 tanks..  (Hukkyo-is 
half way between Sariwon and P'yongyang.) This developed into an all day 
battle.

On 8th Army's east flank, the 1st ROK Division at dawn appeared to be in 
position to be the first unit to enter P'yongyang but was stopped six miles 
east of the city at Kojo-dong by a tank-artillery supported North Korean 
regiment.  Fighting lasted all day and continued throughout the night.

In central sector, ROK II Corps continued their advance toward the 
Wonsan-P'yongyang highway.

The lone ROK Navy minesweeper struck a mine at Wonsan Harbor and sank with 
heavy loss of life.


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