All Battles

Battle of White Horse

1952 • Gangwon Abnutzung
백마고지 전승비와 위령비

백마고지 전승비와 위령비

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Battle of White Horse jeonseoungbi

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Battle of White Horse wiryeongbi

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Beangma Goji

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Soldiers from the 2nd Combat Aviation Brigade stop to pose for a group photo near Gangwondo'chulwon the area where the White Horse Hill battlefield is located during their staff visit to historical sites in South Korea, Jan. 23.

Soldiers from the 2nd Combat Aviation Brigade stop to pose for a group photo near Gangwondo'chulwon the area where the White Horse Hill battlefield is located during their staff visit to historical sites in South Korea, Jan. 23.

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Historical Overview

Fierce battle for a hill in the "Iron Triangle".

Quick Facts

Outcome:S. Korean victory.

South Korea

  • Commander: Kim Jong-oh
  • Strength: 1 Division
  • Casualties: 3500

PR China (PVA)

  • Commander: Jiang Yonghui
  • Strength: 3 Divisionen
  • Casualties: 14000

Strategic Context

Holding a strategic observation height.

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Historical Locations

Exact location not recorded in historical records