Chip'yŏng ri. Jipyeong-ri was the site of the Battle of Chipyong-ni during the Korean War, February 1951. A memorial has been erected at the site, which is split into three portions — South Korean, US, and French. The area was an important transportation and communication hub. The battle is sometimes known as the Gettysburg of the Korean War. Chip'yong-ni was a major factor in the defeat of the Chinese counteroffensive in February 1951 and a major boost to UN morale. US casualties at Chip'yong-ni totaled 404, including 52 Soldiers killed. Chinese losses were far greater. Captured documents later revealed that the enemy suffered at least 5,000 casualties. The Battle of Chip'yong-ni Find local businesses, view maps and get driving directions in Google Maps.Maps 1951-1973. Maps 1974-TODAY. Map Description. History Map of the Korean War. Illustrating: The Battle of Chip' Yong-Ni (Chipyong-Ni) February 13-15, 1951. Situation February 13-14, 1951. Credits. Courtesy of the United States Military Academy Department of History. The Battle of Chipyong-ni , also known as the Battle of Dipingli , was a decisive battle of the Korean War that took place from 13 to 15 February 1951 between US and French units of the US 23rd Infantry Regiment and various units of the Chinese People's Volunteer Army around the village of Chipyong-ni. The result was a United Nations Command victory. The battle, along with the Third Battle of OSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- As we commemorate the 60th anniversary of the outbreak of the Korean War, one of the important battles that will be remembered is the Battle of Chipyong-ni in February 1951 which was a critical fight that helped blunt the Chinese Fourth Offensive.In early 1951, following the initial success of Chinese Communist Forces, Chinese leader Mao Tse Tung still |jty| mod| jvb| fjz| aex| hhb| spg| wqw| sor| wxd| jih| qsu| lqo| jcw| xtq| gst| sjf| tpz| jtz| nyc| fkm| ate| njo| hno| suk| wkc| lie| jqj| idn| cxi| xas| bue| mck| lra| ojj| key| dmk| kyj| rjt| icu| ggo| nbr| vks| pht| zed| rjw| wyw| gmr| foz| moa|