Almost immediately it was in contact with North Korean forces.

A strong North Korean force was believed to be nearby, however, with at least 300 men thought to remain in the town.

South Korean forces fired back 80 shells, although the results remain unclear.

All South Korean forces were also placed under his command.

Yet North Korean forces were defeated and in full retreat only 90 days later.

This would put the range of North Korean forces involved in the battle between 500 and 2,000.

There they waited to meet the advancing North Korean forces.

After the last tanks passed their lines, no North Korean forces were spotted for around an hour.

It was two hours before the main North Korean force advanced through this position.

Among the defenders, the Korean forces and its leaders were almost entirely killed.