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The President Washington, D.C. thing go light 7 March 1951 1 Mary JOINT DAILY SITREP NO. 211 (maps attached) From 0700/06 (EST) to 0700/07 (EST) 00 From 2100/06 (Korea) to 2100/07 (Korea) 1. Weather: Korean weather during the period consisted of low clouds and restricted visibility. Battle area temperature ranged between 20 and 35 degrees F. 8 March forecast: Clear or scattered low clouds. Bat- tle area temperature will be between 25 and 38 degrees F. (FEAF) (SECRET) 2. Enemy Situation: a. The enemy is continuing to displace forces southward from the Manchurian border. In central Korea within an area bounded by the Kumhwa-Hwachon-Sajong triangle (map A), it appears that the enemy is building up large reserve forces and heavy stockpiles. (FE- COM)(SECRET) b. The flexibility and freedom of action gained by disposing large forces in depth may well manifest itself in either the enemy rein- forcing his present defenses or launching a counteroffensive. (FECOM) (SECRET) 3. United Nations Situation: GROUND a General: I Corps patrolled during 6 March with light enemy contact. The 24th U.S. Infantry Division of the IX Corps sustained a heavy night attack. Elements of the X Corps advanced up to 2 miles unopposed. In the ROK III Corps sector an enemy buildup continues in the Hajinbu area. Eighth Army will launch an offensive on the morning of 7 March. (FECOM)(SECRET) b. U.S. I Corps: No significant enemy activity reported as friendly patrols made light contact slightly north of the Han River. All three Regiments of the 25th U.S. Infantry Division attacked north across the Han River in an area 15 miles east of Seoul. The assault was launched at 0615/07 (KT) and by 0800 hours the Division had advanced up to 2 miles against stiffening opposition. (FECOM) (SECRET)