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1 Washington, D.C. 19 February 1952 JOINT DAILY STTREP NO. 455 (Maps attached) From 0700/18 (EST) to 0700/19 (EST) From 2100/18 (Korea) to 2100/19 (Korea) 1. Weather: Clear over all Korea. Visibility unrestricted. Maximum battle area temperature 25 degrees; minimum 8 degrees. Forecast: A cold front is expected to move through Korea. Clouds associated with the front will be multilayered with ceilings lowering to 1, 000 feet. Visibility 2 to 5 miles in snow. Maximum battle area temperature 38 degrees; minimum 20 de- grees. (FEAF) (SECRET) 2. Enemy Situation: Squad- to platoon=strength probing attacks and patrol intercepts were reported in all but the eastern sector of the front. Moderate artillery and mortar fire was directed against UN forces in several sectors of the front. The adjusted total of vehicle sightings for 17-18 February is 5, 311, of which S, 299 were southbound. (FECOM) (SECRET) 3. United Nations Situation: AMRY: a. General: Friendly forces continued patrolling actions across the front. A reinforced company-size raiding party from the 40th US Divi- sion engaged two enemy companies southeast of Kumsong. The friendly patrol withdrew to the main line of resistance. Elements of the 3d ROK Division regained positions lost in yesterday's action. (FECOM) (SECRET) DECLASSIFIED E.O. 12065, Sec. 3-402 DOD Directive 5100.30, June 18, 1979 3/7/81 By NLT- He NARS, Date