Those who are familiar with modern Korean history will likely be familiar with the Battle of the Nakdong River. If you visit memorial halls or museums located in various cities in Korea, you will be able to see a lot about the Battle of Nakdong River. In particular, the Nakdong River Victory Memorial Hall located in Apsan, Daegu, explains this historical event in detail, so many tourists go to see or study it.
However, there are many foreign friends who do not know much about the Battle of the Nakdong River, and if you do not know this historical event, I think you will not feel it even if you visit a memorial hall or museum. So this time, I would like to introduce the Nakdong River Victory Memorial Hall and tell you about the Nakdong River Battle in detail!
Introduction to the Battle of Nakdong River
The Battle of Nakdong River is a general term for several battles that took place along the Nakdong River during the Korean War. The Battle of Nakdong River included the following battles:
Source: Battle of the Nakdong River Defense Line - Wikiwand
Battle of the Nakdong River Defense Line: From August 4 to September 18, 1950, the ROK and UN forces established the Nakdong River Defense Line and blocked the North Korean army's southward advance. This battle is considered one of the major battles in the history of the Korean War.
First Battle of the Nakdong River Salient: This was a battle between August 5 and August 19, 1950, in which the ROK and UN forces blocked the North Korean attack at the Nakdong River Salient. In this battle, the South Korean army, along with student soldiers, engaged in fierce close combat with the North Korean army at Yuhaksan Mountain, Hill 328, and Suamsan Mountain.
Second Battle of the Nakdong River Salient: This was a battle between September 1 and September 15, 1950, in which the ROK and UN forces blocked the North Korean attack at the Nakdong River Salient. In this battle, the South Korean army engaged in fierce tank and artillery battles with the North Korean army at Palgongsan Mountain, Hill 315, and Bowling Alley.
Source: Nakdong River Offensive - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (wikipedia.org)
Nakdong River Offensive: A large-scale offensive carried out by the North Korean military from September 1 to September 15, 1950 to break through the Nakdong River defense line. In this offensive, the North Korean army deployed 60,000 troops on the Nakdong River front and used about 120 tanks and 230 self-propelled guns. However, the South Korean and UN forces blocked the North Korean military's offensive and launched a counterattack through carpet bombing and the Incheon landing operation.
The Battle of Nakdong River was a battle in which ROK and UN forces risked their lives to stop the North Korean army from advancing south in a critical situation that threatened the existence of the Republic of Korea. Numerous soldiers and citizens were sacrificed in this battle, and their noble sacrifice and courage will forever remain in the history and memory of the Republic of Korea.
historical significance
The Battle of Nakdong River is one of the most important and decisive battles in the Korean War. It was a battle in which ROK and UN forces risked their lives to stop the North Korean army from advancing south in a critical situation that threatened the existence and freedom of the Republic of Korea. The historical significance of the Battle of Nakdong River is as follows:
The Battle of the Nakdong River was an operation that overcame the greatest crisis at an important stage that would determine the fate of the nation and laid the foundation for the offensive. After the start of the war, the ROK Army was unable to escape the shock of the North Korean army's surprise attack. Despite support from the UN Forces' participation in the war, the ROK Army was unable to stop the North Korean army's southward advance due to its relative inferiority, and retreated to the Nakdong River line on August 1, 1950. Despite the North Korean army's persistent attacks, the ROK and UN forces repulsed their August and September offensives aimed at occupying Busan at the Nakdong River defense line. In other words, the ROK Army and the UN Forces adhered to the Masan-Daegu-Gyeongju axis line, which was heavily attacked by the North Korean Army, smashed the North Korean military's war goals at the line where they barely secured the Busan bridgehead, which was only about 10% of the country, and took the initiative in the operation to launch an offensive. We have provided an opportunity to change to .
The Battle of Nakdong River was an operation that successfully blocked the threat of global communism to the free world in the Nakdong River area. The participation of UN forces in the war under the UN's collective security measures was the first case in world history, and made a decisive contribution to preventing the threat of global communism. As a result, the UN forces set a turning point before the offensive in the Nakdong River defense operation, making a major transition from defense to attack. The participation of UN forces in the war gave the Korean military as well as the people confidence in ultimate victory and played an important role in inspiring war spirit.
Numerous soldiers and citizens were sacrificed in the Battle of Nakdong River, and their noble sacrifice and courage remain forever in the history and memory of the Republic of Korea. In this battle, the ROK army, along with student soldiers, engaged in fierce close-quarters combat with the North Korean army at Yuhaksan Mountain, Hill 328, and Suamsan Mountain, while the UN forces engaged in fierce tank and artillery battles with the North Korean army at Palgongsan Mountain, Hill 315, and Bowling Alley. The Nakdong River Victory Memorial Hall was built to commemorate the soldiers and citizens who sacrificed their lives in this battle, and the Nakdong River Victory Memorial Day is commemorated every August.
The Battle of Nakdong River is one of the most important battles in the history of the Korean War, a battle that honors the sacrifice and courage of the soldiers and citizens who sacrificed their lives to protect the existence and freedom of the Republic of Korea. Through this battle, the people of South Korea can learn how to respond to national crises and the importance of cooperation with the United Nations. In addition, through this battle, we can respect the history and culture of the Republic of Korea, and establish ourselves as global citizens who respect peace and human rights. Let us not forget the historical significance of the Battle of Nakdong River, remember their sacrifice and courage, and work for the future.
