10th Division (North Korea)
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The 10th Infantry Division (Motorized), was a military formation of the Korean People's Army
during the 20th Century. It may have been formed at Sukchon
as early as March or April 1950 and consisted of a cadre of experienced People’s Army officers and NCO’s and new recruits.
From the date of its formation to June 25, it trained at Sukchon, then moved to Chaeryong
for a month’s training under Soviet advisors in night fighting and mountain warfare
. The unit was originally composed of the 25th (Motorized), 27th (Motorized) and the 29th Regiment (Motorized) in addition to an artillery regiment, though the Korea Insititute of Military History indicates that the unit may have been established with the 107th Regiment rather than the 29th Infantry and that it also included an unidentified armor regiment.
Was part of the North Korean advance from Seoul
to Taejon.
Fought in the Battle of Pusan Perimeter
.
Korean People's Army
The Korean People's Army , also known as the Inmin Gun, are the military forces of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea. Kim Jong-il is the Supreme Commander of the Korean People's Army and Chairman of the National Defence Commission...
during the 20th Century. It may have been formed at Sukchon
Sukchon
Sukchon is a county of the province of South Pyongan in North Korea.-Administrative districts:The district is split into one ŭp , one rodongjagu and 20 ri .-External links:...
as early as March or April 1950 and consisted of a cadre of experienced People’s Army officers and NCO’s and new recruits.
From the date of its formation to June 25, it trained at Sukchon, then moved to Chaeryong
Chaeryong
-Geography:Located on the Chaeryŏng River, the county is bordered to the west by Anak and Sinch'ŏn, to the south by Sinwŏn, and to the east by Ŭnp'a, Pongsan and Sariwŏn in North Hwanghae Province.-History:...
for a month’s training under Soviet advisors in night fighting and mountain warfare
Mountain warfare
Mountain warfare refers to warfare in the mountains or similarly rough terrain. This type of warfare is also called Alpine warfare, named after the Alps mountains...
. The unit was originally composed of the 25th (Motorized), 27th (Motorized) and the 29th Regiment (Motorized) in addition to an artillery regiment, though the Korea Insititute of Military History indicates that the unit may have been established with the 107th Regiment rather than the 29th Infantry and that it also included an unidentified armor regiment.
Was part of the North Korean advance from Seoul
Seoul
Seoul , officially the Seoul Special City, is the capital and largest metropolis of South Korea. A megacity with a population of over 10 million, it is the largest city proper in the OECD developed world...
to Taejon.
Fought in the Battle of Pusan Perimeter
Battle of Pusan Perimeter
The Battle of Pusan Perimeter was a large-scale battle between United Nations and North Korean forces lasting from August 4 – September 18, 1950. It was one of the first major engagements of the Korean War...
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