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OCR Page 1 of 7The President
SEC. 3407 June 18, Date, Shin JOINT
Washington, D. C.
22 March 1951
DAILY SITREP NO. 222
(maps attached)
From 0700/21 (EST) to 0700/22 (EST)
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From 2100/21 (Korea) to 2100/22 (Korea)
DOD
1. Weather:
BY
Broken to overcast middle and high clouds and widely scattered
snow showers in the battle area. Visibility 7-10 miles except in haze and
smoke. Battle area temperatures 30-50 degrees F. Forecast: Decreasing
cloudiness becoming clear with unrestricted visibility. (FEAF) (SECRET)
2. Enemy Situation:
Enemy resistance stiffened slightly in the central sector of the
Eighth Army front. Determined enemy opposition halted the advance on the
IX Corps right flank while strong contact was gained on the Corps left flank.
Along the remainder of the Eighth Army front enemy contact ranged from
light to none. (FECOM) (SECRET)
3. United Nations Situation
GROUND
a. General: Eighth Army activity generally consisted of
readjusting and consolidating positions except in the IX Corps zone of
operations. The 1st US Cavalry Division (IX Corps) advanced 5 miles on
the Hongchon-Chuccher highway to positions 2 miles south of Chunchon,
A Task Force thrust then advanced 5 miles north of Chunchon to a point 3
miles south of the 38th parallel. (FECOM) (SECRET)
b. I US Corps: The 1st ROK Division maintained positions while
patrols dispersed smail enemy groups north and northwest of Seoul. 3d US
Infantry Division: The 15th US Infantry Regiment with the Belgian Battalion
attached, moved to positions 5 miles northeast of Seoul without incident. The
Philippine Battalion is now located 7 miles northeast of Seoul. 25th US
Infantry Division: Elements of the 35th US Infantry Regiment closed in a
new assembly area 6 miles southwest of Kuam. The 27th US Infantry Regiment
patrolled without contact, while the Turkish Brigade maintained positions with
light enemy contact. Considerable enemy activity was observed north of the
25th Division front including an estimated enemy battalion dug in 2 miles
forward of present positions. (FECOM) (SECRET)
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