United Nations The Battle of Maehwa-San was fought for control of the hills and area around Maehwa mountain between the Hoengseong County and Wonju, between 7–12 March 1951, during the Korean War.

Calling for artillery and mortar support from 16th Field Regiment, Royal New Zealand Artillery and the United States Army (US), B Company 2nd Chemical Mortar Battalion, the fire support could not dislodge the PVA/KPA, who were dug in, in machine gun and rifle pits.

[3] On 10 March, the 3 RAR moved forward to capture Hill 326 and 432 overlooking the valley at the base of Maehwasan.

[3] At 09:00, the 1st Argylls secured the foothills that dominated the immediate area of the valley and the 1st Middlesex captured Hill 353 without opposition.

While forming up for the attack 3 RAR headquarters received light mortar fire from the right flank without suffering any casualties.

[2] The Republic of Korea Army (ROK) 6th Infantry Division had failed to attack as ordered with the result that the right flank of the brigade was exposed.

[3] From 13 March, the 27th British Commonwealth Brigade was relieved by the US 5th Cavalry Regiment and moved to the reserve area at the harbour near Chipyong-ni.