Report, Joint Daily Situation Report Number 202

The President SBC. 3402 Jung 18, Date, win Washington, D.C. 21 February 1951 JOINT DAILY SITREP NO. 202 MARS, (maps attached) 1 E.O. Democration From 0700/20 (EST) to 0700/21 (EST) DOD From 2100/20 (Korea) to 2100/21 (Korea) Dy/Mr. 1. Weather: Korean weather on 21 February consisted of broken to overcast middle and high clouds with scattered low clouds which became broken to overcast in the southern areas and along the west coast south of Pyongyang. Visibility was 7-10 miles, reduced to 3 miles in early morning haze. Mini- mum battle area temperature during the period was 42 degrees F. Fore- cast for 22 February: Increasing cloudiness at all levels as a low moves eastward across north Korea and a cold front moves southward across Korea. Visibility will be 7-10 miles lowering to 1-3 miles in early morn- ing haze and smoke, and in heavy rain and snow showers in the frontal zone. (FEAF) (SECRET) 2. United Nations Situation: GROUND a. U.S. I Corps: Positions along the south bank of the Han River were maintained. Patrols attempting to cross the river at several points 10-20 miles east of Seoul encountered intense enemy fire. The Turkish Brigade is enroute to the area 4 miles northeast of Kyongan. (FECOM) (SECRET) b. U.S. IX Corps: 24th U.S. Infantry Division: Patrols con- tacted small enemy groups 7 miles northeast of Yangpyong. 1st U.S. Cav- alry Division: The 8th U.S. Cavalry RCT reached an area 4 miles north- west of Chipyong. The 5th U.S. Cavalry RCT advanced up to 5 miles, reaching a 2 mile arc around Chipyong; no enemy resistance was reported. The 7th U.S. Cavalry RCT, with the Greek Battalion attached, moved to 7 miles north of Yoju and reverted to division control. The 27th British Commonwealth Brigade reported no enemy contact as friendly patrols ranged 3 miles northward. The 6th ROK Division patrolled its sector with- out contacting the enemy. 1st U.S. Marine Division: The 1st U.S. Marine RCT closed at Wonju 20 February; the remainder of the division was en- route. IX Corps opened a limited objective attack 21 February; initial in- complete reports show participation by the 5th Cavalry RCT, the 27th Bri- tish Commonwealth Brigade, and the 1st and 5th Marine RCT's. (FECOM) (SECRET) SECRET