Korean Independence Army
The Korean Independence Army (Korean: 대한독립군) was an independent military force organized in Northern Jiandao (Gando) in 1919 and led by Hong Beom-do, a former gunner. This unit played major roles in defeating the Japanese in the Battle of Fengwudong and Battle of Qingshanli.
| Korean Independence Army | |
|---|---|
| Leader | Hong Beom-do |
| Foundation | December 1920 |
| Dissolved | June 1921 |
| Country | Korea |
| Allegiance | Provisional Government of the Republic of Korea |
| Headquarters | Antuhyun Fengwudong, Wang Qinghyun, China Mt. Mirsan |
| Ideology | Korean independence movement |
| Size | 600 |
| Opponents | Empire of Japan |
| Battles and wars | Battle of Fengwudong Battle of Qingshanli Free City Incident |
| Flag | |
| Korean Independence Army | |
| Hangul | 대한독립군 |
|---|---|
| Hanja | 大韓獨立軍 |
| Revised Romanization | Daehandeokripgun |
| McCune–Reischauer | Daehandeokripgun |
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