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 South Korean VI Infantry Division and the elements of Chinese People's Volunteer Army 63rd Corps between March 17, 1951 to March 21, 1951.

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

 United Nations

  China
Commanders and leaders


Jang Doyoung


 unknown
Units involved

 South Korea 6th Infantry Division (South Korea)

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

 China 63rd Corps

  • 187 Division
  • 188 Division
  • 189 Division
Casualties and losses

107 killed

494 wounded

33 missing

(The exact numbers are unknown)

According to the War Memorial of Korea

~5,000 killed

According to the some records

~20,000 killed, more from the POWs

Background


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