17th Infantry Brigade (South Korea)
The 17th Infantry Brigade (Korean: 제17보병연대; Hanja: 第十二步兵師團) is a military formation of the Republic of Korea Army
| 17th Infantry Brigade | |
|---|---|
| 제17보병여단 | |
| Active | November 12, 1948 – current |
| Country |  South Korea |
| Branch |  Republic of Korea Army |
| Type | Brigade |
| Role | Guard unit |
| Size | Brigade |
| Part of | 12th Infantry Division |
| Garrison/HQ | Inje, Gangwon Province |
| Nickname(s) | "Ssangho" (means double tigers) |
| Engagements | |
History
The Brigade was established on 20 November 1948 as an independent 17th Infantry Regiment part of Capital Defence Command.
During Korean War, 17th Infantry Regiment participated in Battle of Ongjin, Battle of Kyongju,[1] Battle of Pusan Perimeter , Battle of Inchon,[2] Second Battle of Seoul and so on.
In November 1950, attached to 2nd Infantry Division.
In October 2019, attached to 12th Infantry Division.[3]
In December 2020, reorganized into as the 17th Infantry Brigade.[4]
References
- "[낙동강 방어선 전투] 경주 안강·기계전투". n.news.naver.com.
- "국가보훈처 : 네이버 블로그". blog.naver.com.
- 동부전선 핵심전력 날리는…육군 2사단 해체
- 육군, ‘연대’를 ‘여단’으로 이름 바꿔 독립작전 추진…해병대는 2019년 변경
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