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OCR Page 1 of 6The President
Washington, D.C.
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7 March 1951
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JOINT DAILY SITREP NO. 211
(maps attached)
From 0700/06 (EST) to 0700/07 (EST)
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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)
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