timeline

  • Korea war is started 25 June

  • NKPA attempts to penetrate Naktong (Pusan) Perimeter and is repelled by 24th, 2d, and 25th Infantry Divisions along with Marine elements in the First Battle of the Naktong Bulge.

  • Elements of 23d and 27th Infantry Regiments and ROK 1st Division successfully defend Naktong (Pusan) Perimeter in the Battle of the Bowling Alley (west of Taegu).

  • 5th Regimental Combat Team arrives in Korea from Hawaii.

  • Naktong (Pusan) Perimeter is set up.