PART 1 How 1,000 Filipino Troops Fought Alongside Allied Forces vs. 40,000 Chinese Soldiers
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In honor of those who sacrificed their lives for freedom,
In honor of those who sacrificed their lives for freedom,
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MasidPH proudly presents the Battle of Yultong,
MasidPH proudly presents the Battle of Yultong,
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a story of how Filipinos troops braved a sea of Chinese soldiers
a story of how Filipinos troops braved a sea of Chinese soldiers
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during the Korean War.
during the Korean War.
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The Korean War began on June 25, 1950,
The Korean War began on June 25, 1950,
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when North Korea backed by China and the Soviet Union,
when North Korea backed by China and the Soviet Union,
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crossed the border into South Korea
crossed the border into South Korea
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in an attempt to capture its capital, Seoul.
in an attempt to capture its capital, Seoul.
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In response, the United Nations Security Council
In response, the United Nations Security Council
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through the formation of the United Nations Command,
through the formation of the United Nations Command,
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ordered the deployment of military forces to stop the invasion.
ordered the deployment of military forces to stop the invasion.
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On August 7, 1950,
On August 7, 1950,
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President Elpidio Quirino with approval from Congress,
President Elpidio Quirino with approval from Congress,
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sent 7,420 Filipino combat troops to fight in South Korea.
sent 7,420 Filipino combat troops to fight in South Korea.
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President Quirino saw this as a commitment to help a friend
President Quirino saw this as a commitment to help a friend
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and as part of a larger battle to save the world from Communism.
and as part of a larger battle to save the world from Communism.
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The 10th Battalion Combat Team
The 10th Battalion Combat Team
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of the Philippine Expeditionary Force to Korea
of the Philippine Expeditionary Force to Korea
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was the first battalion to arrive on Pusan shores on September 19, 1950.
was the first battalion to arrive on Pusan shores on September 19, 1950.
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The 10th Batallion made up of 1,303 enlisted men and 64 officers
The 10th Batallion made up of 1,303 enlisted men and 64 officers
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was originally a motorized battalion sent to operate tanks from the U.S.
was originally a motorized battalion sent to operate tanks from the U.S.
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but when none arrived was turned into a heavy weaponry unit instead.
but when none arrived was turned into a heavy weaponry unit instead.
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On the night of April 22 the 10th Battalion
On the night of April 22 the 10th Battalion
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as part of the U.S. 65th Infantry Regiment of the U.S. 3rd Infantry Division,
as part of the U.S. 65th Infantry Regiment of the U.S. 3rd Infantry Division,
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was attacked north of Yeoncheon by a large force
was attacked north of Yeoncheon by a large force
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of Chinese and North Korean soldiers.
of Chinese and North Korean soldiers.
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This would be known in history as The Great Spring Offensive,
This would be known in history as The Great Spring Offensive,
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one of the largest offensives by the 44th Division
one of the largest offensives by the 44th Division
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of the Chinese People’s Volunteer Army
of the Chinese People’s Volunteer Army
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and the Communist North Korean Army during the Korean War.
and the Communist North Korean Army during the Korean War.
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In front of the Filipinos were four Chinese divisions
In front of the Filipinos were four Chinese divisions
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numbering about 40,000 men.
numbering about 40,000 men.
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Just after midnight,
Just after midnight,
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the Chinese began their attack with a heavy artillery barrage.
the Chinese began their attack with a heavy artillery barrage.
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Soon after the Chinese forces advanced but had difficulty
Soon after the Chinese forces advanced but had difficulty
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as the 10th Battalion successfully defended their position
as the 10th Battalion successfully defended their position
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with mortar and artillery.
with mortar and artillery.
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However, a massive Chinese assault
However, a massive Chinese assault
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pushed the Turkish Brigade from their position
pushed the Turkish Brigade from their position
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allowing the Chinese to surround the Filipino’s eastern side.
allowing the Chinese to surround the Filipino’s eastern side.
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Seeing the incoming danger,
Seeing the incoming danger,
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Lt. Col. Dionisio Ojeda immediately organized a unit of battalion cooks and clerks
Lt. Col. Dionisio Ojeda immediately organized a unit of battalion cooks and clerks
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to fortify and defend the east flank.
to fortify and defend the east flank.
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With the help of M24 light tanks and artillery support,
With the help of M24 light tanks and artillery support,
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Lt. Col Ojeda’s makeshift unit was able to hold off
Lt. Col Ojeda’s makeshift unit was able to hold off
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the advancing Chinese forces.
the advancing Chinese forces.
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The situation only got worse
The situation only got worse
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when the Puerto Rican 65th Infantry Regiment situated on the west flank
when the Puerto Rican 65th Infantry Regiment situated on the west flank
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began to fall back from Chinese attack.
began to fall back from Chinese attack.
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With the west flank now exposed,
With the west flank now exposed,
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the Chinese began advancing but were blocked
the Chinese began advancing but were blocked
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by a platoon of Filipino soldiers situated on a hill overlooking Yultong.
by a platoon of Filipino soldiers situated on a hill overlooking Yultong.
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Commanded by Lieutenant Jose Artiaga,
Commanded by Lieutenant Jose Artiaga,
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this platoon refused to yield and held their ground.
this platoon refused to yield and held their ground.
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This gave Lt. Artiaga’s company commander Captain Conrado Yap
This gave Lt. Artiaga’s company commander Captain Conrado Yap
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enough time to mount a counterattack.
enough time to mount a counterattack.
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The counterattack successfully extracted the trapped platoon from the hill
The counterattack successfully extracted the trapped platoon from the hill
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and also stopped the Chinese from further advancing.
and also stopped the Chinese from further advancing.
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But sadly, Lieutenant Artiaga and Captain Yap
But sadly, Lieutenant Artiaga and Captain Yap
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were killed during the fight.
were killed during the fight.
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In the early morning of April 23,
In the early morning of April 23,
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Lt. Col Ojeda led a second counterattack using M24 tanks.
Lt. Col Ojeda led a second counterattack using M24 tanks.
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This caught the Chinese off guard and pushed them away
This caught the Chinese off guard and pushed them away
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from the hill they were trying to seize.
from the hill they were trying to seize.
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The Filipinos fought until midday before it was ordered
The Filipinos fought until midday before it was ordered
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to withdraw and link up with the rest of the division in the south.
to withdraw and link up with the rest of the division in the south.
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Fifteen Filipino soldiers died,
Fifteen Filipino soldiers died,
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twenty-six were wounded
twenty-six were wounded
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and fourteen were missing in action
and fourteen were missing in action
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while the Chinese and North Koreans lost around five hundred soldiers.
while the Chinese and North Koreans lost around five hundred soldiers.
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The 10th Battalion’s effort at Yultong
The 10th Battalion’s effort at Yultong
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allowed the U.S. 3rd Infantry Division
allowed the U.S. 3rd Infantry Division
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to successfully withdraw from the battlefield
to successfully withdraw from the battlefield
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which would later on prove to turn the war in favor of the Allies.
which would later on prove to turn the war in favor of the Allies.
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Two weeks later the Communists began ceasefire negotiations
Two weeks later the Communists began ceasefire negotiations
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after suffering more heavy losses.
after suffering more heavy losses.
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For the next two years
For the next two years
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the Korean War was mostly battled from hill tops
the Korean War was mostly battled from hill tops
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until a ceasefire was finally declared.
until a ceasefire was finally declared.
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Out of the 7,420 Filipino soldiers sent,
Out of the 7,420 Filipino soldiers sent,
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113 were killed, 313 wounded, 15 missing
113 were killed, 313 wounded, 15 missing
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and 41 held as prisoners of war.
and 41 held as prisoners of war.
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Today, a monument stands inside the War Memorial of Korea
Today, a monument stands inside the War Memorial of Korea
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in honor of the many Filipino soldiers
in honor of the many Filipino soldiers
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who fought for the liberation of Korea.
who fought for the liberation of Korea.
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Recently during the 69th anniversary of the Korean War
Recently during the 69th anniversary of the Korean War
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the late Captain Conrado Yap was awarded the Taeguk Medal,
the late Captain Conrado Yap was awarded the Taeguk Medal,
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the highest military decoration given to a soldier for bravery in combat.
the highest military decoration given to a soldier for bravery in combat.
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Also awarded the Taeguk Medal
Also awarded the Taeguk Medal
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was fellow 10th Battalion Team member Major Maximo Young
was fellow 10th Battalion Team member Major Maximo Young
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for his heroism in the Battle of Miudong.
for his heroism in the Battle of Miudong.
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The efforts of the 10th Battalion in the Battle of Yultong
The efforts of the 10th Battalion in the Battle of Yultong
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was instrumental in turning the tide of the war in favor of the Allied Forces.
was instrumental in turning the tide of the war in favor of the Allied Forces.
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Today, South Korea remains a free democracy
Today, South Korea remains a free democracy
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thanks to the contribution of soldiers like the “Fighting Filipinos”
thanks to the contribution of soldiers like the “Fighting Filipinos”
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a name given by the U.S. Command
a name given by the U.S. Command
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to the brave men of the 10th Battalion Combat Team.
to the brave men of the 10th Battalion Combat Team.
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