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The President IN In 11 Washington, D. C. 13 August 1950 JOINT DAILY SITREP NO. 47 (maps attached) 1 From 0800/12 (EDT) to 0800/13 (EDT) From 2200/12 (KT) to 2200/13 (KT) 1. Weather: Broken low clouds 3,000 to 4,000 feet with middle clouds 12,000 to 14,000 feet. Forecast: increasing cloudiness. 2. Soviet Participation: Negative. 3. Enemy Situation: a. An enemy infiltration supported by an unknown number of self- propelled guns isolated elements of 2 Field Artillery battalions of Task Force Kean about 2 miles southwest of Kogan. The friendly battalions succeeded in withdrawing and the enemy forces were pocketed in this area. The enemy continues to offer stiff resistance to the advance of the 1st Marine Brigade. An enemy force about 2 miles northwest of Kogan blocking the main supply routs was under attack by friendly forces. Enemy concentrations are reported in the vicinity of Sachon. The enemy remains contacted by elements of the 35th U.S. RCT. (FECOM) (SECRET) b. It is estimated that the 4th North Korean Division (-) is now east of the Naktong River in the bridgehead about 6 miles west of Yongsan. Heavy fighting continues in the 24th U.S. Infantry Division sector. North Korean forces established and secured 2 roadblocks 2 and 5 miles southeast of Yongsan, servering friendly communications The enemy is successfully infiltrating to the rear of these roadblocks thus further disrupting lines of communication. The 34th U.S. RCT is estimated to be opposed by 2 enemy battalions in front and 2 enemy companies to their rear. (FECOM) (SECRET) ID TEC DECLASSIFIED E.O. 12065 DOD Directive 5100. By NARS, L 2114181