 A more determined North Korean crossing of the Naktong in the vicinity of the blown bridge between Tuksong-dong and Yongp 'o began early in the morning on 14 August. By 06: 20, about 500 North Korean soldiers had penetrated as far as Yongp'o. Fifteen minutes later, 2nd Battalion, 7th Cavalry soldiers engaged the North Koreans at Wich 'on-dong, a mile east of the crossing site. At 08: 00, General Gay ordered 1st Battalion, 7th Cavalry to move to the Yongp'o area to support the 2nd Battalion.
