Seventh Infantry Division - Yearbook (South Korea)

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vii . A V' Toe-io-foe baffle wiih the enemy. similar task group and supported the Sth and 7th ROK Divisions of the III ROK Corps, which was on the right of the Division zone. Thus the combined UN forces moved northward against the Reds. Then on 12 February, 1951, the Chinese and North Korean forces began their spring counter-offensive. In some ways it was more determined than the counter- attack in November, but the UN troops were ready this time. Task Force White was trapped briefly north of Hoengsong but fought its way out with a minimum of losses and withdrew slowly to Wonju there to protect the X Corps reserve. The 31st Task Force pulled back to Wonju without difficulty and there fought a toe-to- toe battle with the enemy which resulted in a stalemate, thus preventing the Commies from reaching Chechon and cutting the vital supply route of the X Corps units. Two days later on February 17th, the Division launched a mass attack and drove the Reds back, restoring once

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, . vii a broadcasts the treatment he is receiving as a POW. Members of the 3'Ist Inf. Regt. make their way up hillside to their post. ,A . A, i z Lgsf'51', fy lf A 1 5 A compound at the UN POW Camp, Koie-Do, Korea Unidentified prisoner of war held by the 9th ROK Div.

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Jiiiiii - A is Mine sweeper team probe the hillside for hidden mines as they loy communication wire through field. Member of Co. C , 31st Inf. Regt. keeps sharp lookout for signs of the enemy forces.