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Battle of Pyongtaek

Battle of Pyongtaek
Part of the Korean War
An arrow moving from north to south along a road
Map of the 34th Infantry Regiment's delay action from July 5 to 8
Date July 6, 1950
Location Pyongtaek, South Korea
Result North Korean victory
Belligerents
 United States  North Korea
Commanders and leaders
United States George B. Barth
United States Jay B. Lovless
North Korea Lee Kwon Mu
Units involved
United States 34th Infantry Regiment

North Korea 4th Infantry Division

  • 16th Infantry Regiment
  • 18th Infantry Regiment

North Korea 105th Armored Division

Strength
2,000 12,000
Casualties and losses
33 killed or missing and 18 wounded Unknown

Coordinates: 36°59′36″N 127°5′46″E / 36.99333°N 127.09611°E / 36.99333; 127.09611 (Pyongtaek)

North Korea 4th Infantry Division

North Korea 105th Armored Division

The Battle of Pyongtaek was the second engagement between United States and North Korean forces during the Korean War, occurring on July 6, 1950 in the village of Pyongtaek in western South Korea. The fight ended in a North Korean victory following unsuccessful attempts by American forces to inflict significant damage or delays on advancing North Korean units, despite several opportunities to do so.


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