Third Battle of Wonju

The Third Battle of Wonju, was a series of engagements between North Korean and United Nations (UN) forces during the Korean War. The battle took place from 13 to 18 February 1951 north of the South Korean town of Wonju.

Third Battle of Wonju
Part of the Korean War

Wonju line map
Date13–18 February 1951
Location
Wonju, South Korea
Result United Nations victory
Belligerents

 United Nations (UNC)

 China
 North Korea
Commanders and leaders
Douglas MacArthur
Matthew B. Ridgway
Edward Almond
Yu Jae-hung
Peng Dehuai
Kim Ung
Units involved
III Corps
X Corps
II Corps
V Corps
120th Division
117th Division

While the Korean People's Army (KPA) achieved some initial successes, their attacks petered out in the face of strong UN defences and as their supply lines became overstretched and by 18 February they had begun to withdraw across the entire front.

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