The Battle Hostile_encounter of Pakchon ( 5 November 1950 ) , also known as the Battle Hostile_encounter of Bochuan ( ) , took place Process_start ten days after the start Process_start of the Chinese First Phase Offensive , following the entry Process_start of the Chinese People 's Volunteer Army ( PVA ) into the Korean War .

The battle Hostile_encounter was fought Hostile_encounter between British and Australian forces from the 27th British Commonwealth Brigade with American armour and artillery in support Supporting , and the PVA 117th Division of the 39th Army , around the village of Pakchon on the Taeryong River .

After capturing Conquering Chongju on 30 October the British and Australians had been ordered Arranging to pull Motion back to Pakchon in an attempt to consolidate Cause_change_of_strength the western flank of the US Eighth Army .

Nonetheless , the 27th British Commonwealth Brigade succeeded in preventing Preventing_or_letting a PVA break-through at Pakchon , keeping Temporary_stay open vital withdrawal Escaping routes across the river and securing Getting the UN left Departing flank .