17th Infantry Regiment (South Korea)

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[edit] History

The 17th Infantry Regiment was a military formation of the Republic of Korea Army during the 20th Century. It was a component of the 2nd Division.

Participated in the Battle of Pusan Perimeter.[1]

Beginning on December 26, 1950, the CCF struck hard at UN units on the western approaches to Seoul. Supporting attacks occurred as well in the central and eastern parts of the line. The Chinese hit the ROK units hard, and again several units broke. Two out of three regiments of the 2d Division fled the battlefield, leaving their valiant 17th Regiment to fight alone and hold its position for hours despite heavy losses. General Ridgway reluctantly ordered a general, but orderly, withdrawal, with units instructed to maintain contact with the enemy during their retreat, rather than simply giving up real estate without inflicting losses on the enemy.[2]

[edit] References

  1. ^ The Korean War: The Outbreak
  2. ^ The Korean War: The Chinese Intervention, pg 28


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