The Battle of Arrowhead Hill (Korean: 화살머리고지 전투) or the Battle of Arrowhead Ridge, was a battle in which UN Forces fought against the Chinese People's Volunteer Army (CPVA) during the Korean War.
Background
Arrowhead Hill (Hill 281) was in the Iron Triangle, formed by Pyonggang at its peak and Gimhwa-eup and Cheorwon-eup at its base, a strategic transport route in the central region of the Korean peninsula.
First battle (6–10 October 1952)
On 6 October 1952, CPVA dispatched a battalion or company size unit every night from October 6 to October 9 to attack Arrowhead Hill, but a French battalion defended the position using close-range combat tactics with artillery support.
As the French battalion defended the hill until the end, they were able to subdue the CPVA and make a contribution to the defense of White Horse Hill located on their right side.
