59th Division (People's Republic of China)
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
 |
This article or section is in need of attention from an expert on the subject. WikiProject Military history or the Military history Portal may be able to help recruit one. |
| 59th Division | |
|---|---|
| Parent unit | 20th Army |
| Components | 175th Regiment 176th Regiment 177th Regiment |
[edit] History
The 59th Division was a military formation of the People's Volunteer Army (Chinese People's Volunteers (CPV) or Chinese Communist Forces (CCF)) during the Korean War. They were a component of the 20th Army, consisting of the 175th, 176th, and 177th Regiments.[1]
The 59th Division attacked Fox Company, 7th Marines north of Sinhung-ni at Toktong Pass during the Battle of Chosin Reservoir.[2] Underestimating U.S air and artillery power, the 59th Division suffered over 1,000 killed in its attempt to dislodge Fox Company from its position, while inflicting only 182 casualties.[3]
The unit was disbanded in 1985.[4]
[edit] References
- ^ [http://www.army.mil/cmh/books/korea/ebb/ch3.htm Mossman, Billy C. "Ebb and Flow November 1950-July 1951", pg 55]
- ^ The Korean War: The Chinese Intervention, pg 17
- ^ Captain W. E. Barber, Commander, Fox Company,7th Marines at the Toktong Pass
- ^ PLA Order of Battle, Disbanded Divisions
 |
This article related to the Military of China is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |
