Obong-Ni (id:#56974)

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Obong-Ni Ridge, South Korea 1950-08-17 (3 others)

Overview:

Early in the morning of 17 August, elements of the 5th Marine Regiment had fought a series of platoon and company sized actions against portions of the 4th NKPA Division. The fighting took place along the crest of a brush covered ridge known as Obong-Ni. Late in the afternoon of the 17th, the northern-most peak was occupied by Company B, 15th Marines after taking heavy casualties. Company F of the U.S. 9th Infantry occupied another ridge just north of Obong-Ni. The North Korean response was prompt; using the support of a few T-34 tanks, an attempt at an encircling maneuver was made around the north end of Obong-Ni was made, using a dry, dusty road that ran between the Army and Marine regiments. Directly in their path lay the remaining Leathernecks of Company B, and its attached AT company from the 5th Marines.

Defender: American (USMC) (Company B, 5th Marines,AT Company 5th Marines, Bazooka Team from Company F, US 9th Infantry Regiment, and Elements Coy A, 1st Marine Tank Battalion)  

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