Battle of Yongmunsan

The Battle of Yongmunsan (Korean: 용문산 전투, Chinese: 龍門山 戰鬪), was a battle of the Korean War. It was fought between elements of the South Korean 6th Infantry Division and elements of the Chinese 63rd Corps between May 17, 1951, to May 21, 1951.

Battle of Yongmunsan
Part of the Korean War
DateMay 17–21, 1951
Location
Yangpyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do, South korea
Result United Nations victory
Belligerents

 United Nations
 China
Commanders and leaders
First Republic of Korea Jang Doyoung
Units involved

First Republic of Korea 6th Infantry Division

  • 2nd Regiment
  • 7th Regiment
  • 19th Regiment

China 63rd Corps

Casualties and losses
107 killed
494 wounded
33 missing

According to the War Memorial of Korea or Committee of Warfare in History (1983):

  • ~5,000 killed[1]


According to the some records:

  • ~20,000 killed, more from the POWs

Background

References
  1. "용문산전투(龍門山戰鬪) - 한국민족문화대백과사전".
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