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
Date 22-26 April 1951 Location west of Hwacheon, South Korea Result UN victory
Belligerents
United Nations  United States  South Korea	China
Commanders and leaders
General Oliver P. Smith General Gerald C. Thomas
Units involved
1st Marine Division 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.