Battle of Arrowhead Hill

The Battle of Arrowhead Hill (Korean: 화살머리고지 전투, also known as Battle of Arrowhead Ridge, was a battle in which the UN Forces fought against the Chinese People's Volunteer Army during Korean War.

First Battle of Arrowhead Hill
Part of Korean War
Date6–10 October 1952
Location
Northwest of Cheorwon, Korea
Result United Nations victory
Belligerents
 France  China
Units involved
France French Battalion  China 338th Regiment, 113th Division
Casualties and losses
47 Dead ?
Second Battle of Arrowhead Hill
Part of Korean War
Date29 June–11 July 1953
Location
near Cheorwon-eup
Belligerents
 South Korea  China
Units involved
South Korea 2nd Infantry Division  China ?
Casualties and losses
180 Dead 1300 Dead

Background

Arrowhead Hill (Hill 281) in the Iron Triangle during Korean War, formed by Pyonggang at its peak and Gimhwa-eup and Cheorwon-eup at its base, a strategic transportation route in the central region of the Korean peninsula.

First Battle (6–10 October 1952)

On 6 October 1952, The Chinese People's Volunteer Army dispatched a battalion or company size unit every night from October 6 to October 9 to attack Arrowhead Hill, but Frence battalion defended the position using close-range combat tactics with artillery support. A

At the same time, the ROK Army 9th Division was fighting against the Chinese People's Volunteer Army on their right side at the White Horse Hill.

As French Battalion defended the hill until the end, they were able to subdue the Chinese People's Volunteer Army's morale and make a big contribution to the defense of the White Horse Hill located on their right side.

Second Battle (29 June–11 July 1953)

In December 1952, ROK Army 2nd Infantry Division took over the defence at Arrowhead Hill from US Army 3rd Infantry Division

In June and July 1953, there was a second Battle involved ROK Army 2nd Infantry Division and Chinese People's Volunteer Army in the Arrowhead Hill.

Others

French Korean War veteran 'Jean Le Houx' was buried near Arrowhead Hill in November 2017.[1]

From April 2019 to June 20201, Arrowhead Hill in Korean Demilitarized Zone has been under remains recovery operation.[2][3]

See also

References
  1. Korea honors French war veteran’s wish to be buried in DMZ
  2. Arrowhead Hill Demining & Remains Recovery (April-October 2019)
  3. "[From the Scene] DMZ uncovered: Traces of Korean War left untouched on Arrowhead Ridge". 2 June 2019.

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