Battle of Hwacheon

Battle of Hwacheon
Part of the Chinese Spring Offensive in the Korean War

map of the Chinese Spring offensive with Battle of Hwacheon area at right
Date22-26 April 1951
Location
Result UN victory
Belligerents

 United Nations

 China
Commanders and leaders
General Oliver P. Smith
General Gerald C. Thomas
Units involved
United States 1st Marine Division
First Republic of Korea 1st Korean Marine Corps Regiment
120th Division
Casualties and losses
93 killed
10 missing
24 killed

The Battle of Hwacheon was fought between 22 and 26 April 1951 during the Korean War between United Nations Command (UN) and Chinese forces during the Chinese Spring Offensive. The US 1st Marine Division successfully defended their positions and then withdrew under fire to the No-Name Line.