Before the operation, the guerrillas were allegedly responsible for harassing nearly a third of UN forces and conducting regular attacks on roads and railways used by them. After the operation, the guerrilla forces were greatly weakened, although a resurgence remained a threat until the end of the war.[1]
Background
In 1951, a large number of communist guerrilla groups, ranging in size from a few hundred to several thousand, were operating in territory supposedly controlled by UN forces and were attacking roads and railways, sniping at UN forces, and raising funds from local inhabitants. These guerrilla bands were particularly active in the Jirisan mountains, although sniping and guerrilla activity had been reported even in the capital, Seoul. Local anti-communist militias formed to fight back, sometimes engaging in savage reprisals against villages deemed to be supporting the guerrillas.
Outcome
After the operation, communist guerrilla forces were greatly weakened, although thousands of Republic of Korea police had to remain in the area, supported by up to 11,000 local militia known as the Young Volunteers, in order to prevent the resurgence of the remaining guerrilla forces, who may have numbered about 3,000.[2]
According to Republic of Korea records, 5,800 guerrilla fighters were killed and 5,700 were captured. U.S. records claim 9,000 guerrillas were killed, while some sources estimate as many as 10,000.[3]
^"The Korean War: the Korean version". London Korean Links. 2009-08-12. Retrieved 2017-09-15.
^Boose, Professor Donald W. Jr.; Matray, Professor James I. (2014-08-28). The Ashgate Research Companion to the Korean War. Ashgate Publishing, Ltd. ISBN9781472405838.
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operation, killer, korean, operation, carried, republic, korea, forces, united, states, advisers, from, december, 1951, into, february, 1952, aimed, eradicating, communist, guerrilla, forces, operating, zones, occupied, united, nations, forces, operation, invo. Operation Rat Killer was a Korean War operation carried out by Republic of Korea forces and United States advisers from December 1951 into February 1952 It was aimed at eradicating communist guerrilla forces operating in zones occupied by the United Nations forces The operation involved two Korean Army divisions the Capital Division and the 8th Division several regiments of the Korean National Police a ROKAF squadron of Mustang fighter bombers and about sixty United States experts The operation was under the command of General Paik Sun Yup The operation s particular priority was the mountainous area of Jirisan Operation Rat KillerPart of the Korean WarDateDecember 1951 February 1952LocationJirisanResultsuppression of the guerrillasBelligerents South Korea United States North KoreaCommanders and leadersPaik Sun YupStrength11 000 60ThousandsCasualties and losses5 800 killed 5 700 captured Before the operation the guerrillas were allegedly responsible for harassing nearly a third of UN forces and conducting regular attacks on roads and railways used by them After the operation the guerrilla forces were greatly weakened although a resurgence remained a threat until the end of the war 1 Background EditIn 1951 a large number of communist guerrilla groups ranging in size from a few hundred to several thousand were operating in territory supposedly controlled by UN forces and were attacking roads and railways sniping at UN forces and raising funds from local inhabitants These guerrilla bands were particularly active in the Jirisan mountains although sniping and guerrilla activity had been reported even in the capital Seoul Local anti communist militias formed to fight back sometimes engaging in savage reprisals against villages deemed to be supporting the guerrillas Outcome EditAfter the operation communist guerrilla forces were greatly weakened although thousands of Republic of Korea police had to remain in the area supported by up to 11 000 local militia known as the Young Volunteers in order to prevent the resurgence of the remaining guerrilla forces who may have numbered about 3 000 2 According to Republic of Korea records 5 800 guerrilla fighters were killed and 5 700 were captured U S records claim 9 000 guerrillas were killed while some sources estimate as many as 10 000 3 References Edit yup www nj gov Retrieved 2017 09 15 The Korean War the Korean version London Korean Links 2009 08 12 Retrieved 2017 09 15 Boose Professor Donald W Jr Matray Professor James I 2014 08 28 The Ashgate Research Companion to the Korean War Ashgate Publishing Ltd ISBN 9781472405838 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Operation Rat Killer amp oldid 1131585638, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
