The 24th US Infantry Division, under the command of Major General John H. Church, occupied a region some 16 miles (26 km) long along the Naktong River.
The 34th Infantry Regiment occupied the southern half, west of Yongsan while the 21st Infantry Regiment occupied the northern half, west of Changyong.
The 19th Infantry Regiment, meanwhile, was re-equipping in the rear of the lines.
In all, the 24th and its supporting units had a strength of 14,540 on August 5.

Opposing the 24th Infantry was the KPA 4th Division, under the command of Major General Lee Kwon Mu.
Both Mu and his division were highly decorated for their exploits so far in the war, particularly during the First Battle of Seoul.
By August 4 the 4th Division had concentrated all of its regiments in the vicinity of Hyopch'on.
It stood at a strength of about 7,000 with 1,500 in each infantry regiment.
The 24th US Infantry Division, under the command of Major General John H. Church, occupied a region some 16 miles (26 km) long along the Naktong River. The 34th Infantry Regiment occupied the southern half, west of Yongsan while the 21st Infantry Regiment occupied the northern half, west of Changyong. The 19th Infantry Regiment, meanwhile, was re-equipping in the rear of the lines. In all, the 24th and its supporting units had a strength of 14,540 on August 5.
Opposing the 24th Infantry was the KPA 4th Division, under the command of Major General Lee Kwon Mu. Both Mu and his division were highly decorated for their exploits so far in the war, particularly during the First Battle of Seoul. By August 4 the 4th Division had concentrated all of its regiments in the vicinity of Hyopch'on. It stood at a strength of about 7,000 with 1,500 in each infantry regiment.
First Battle of Naktong Bulge