226th Independent Marine Regiment (North Korea)

226th Independent Marine Regiment (North Korea)

History

The 226th Independent Marine Regiment was a military formation of the Korean People's Army during the 20th Century.

Had about 400 personnel on Wolmi Island that protected Inchon Harbor when MacArthur invaded.

Fought in the Battle of Inchon. [ [http://www.army.mil/cmh-pg/brochures/kw-unoff/unoff.htm The Korean War: The UN Offensive] ]

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