15th Division (North Korea)

The 15th Infantry Division (Korean: 조선인민군 륙군 제 15사단, romanized: Joseon Inmingun Yukgun Je 15-sadan) was a military formation of the Korean People's Army during the 20th Century.

History

The division fought in the 1950 Korean War; it took part in the North Korean advance from Seoul to Taejon, and fought in the Battle of Pusan Perimeter.[1] The 15th Division fought along the eastern coast, north of Pusan, eventually being killed.[2]

References

  1. ^ Webb, William J. The Korean War: The Outbreak. United States Army Center of Military History. CMH Pub 19-6. Archived from the original on 2010-06-12. Retrieved 2010-07-15.
  2. ^ Gammons, Stephen L.Y. The Korean War: The UN Offensive. United States Army Center of Military History. CMH Pub 19-7. Archived from the original on 2010-01-15.


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