U.S. Marine Operations in Korea, 1950-1953, Volume 2 (of 5): The Inchon-Seoul OperationMontross, Lynn
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U.S. Marine Operations in Korea, 1950-1953, Volume 2 (of 5): The Inchon-Seoul Operation
Montross, Lynn
Korean War, 1950-1953 -- Campaigns; United States. Marine Corps -- History -- Korean War, 1950-1953
12-50 26 Sep 50 (1230) Continuation of the attack to capture Seoul.
Boundary between 5th and 7th Marines
changed to pinch out 5th Marines beyond
the Government Palace. The 7th Marines
to make an enveloping attack from the
northwest
13-50 29 Sep 50 (2000) Continuation of the attack to the east to
secure Seoul and conduct a reconnaissance
in force to the northwest prepared to
relieve elements of the 7th Infantry
Division north of the Han River. Seizure of
prescribed Corps blocking positions
14-50 30 Sep 50 (1500) Continuation of the attack and prescription
of blocking positions to be occupied by the
Division
15-50 5 Oct 50 Movement of the Division to staging area
in the vicinity of Inchon in anticipation of
the move in assault shipping to Wonsan
APPENDIX H
Enemy Units During the Inchon-Seoul Campaign
The enemy’s method of operation, except for a brief determined stand
near and in Seoul, consisted of moderate to strong delaying actions.
The first reaction following the initial disorganization at Inchon
was an attempt to contain our advance until such time as sufficient
reinforcements could arrive to warrant initiating a counteroffensive.
In view of the scarcity of reinforcements and our own rapid advances,
this never materialized.
The Order of Battle of the units which opposed the advance of the
Division from the time of the landing at Inchon until the capture of
Uijongbu, north of Seoul, is given below:
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