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Outpost Harry was a remote Korean War outpost located on a tiny hilltop in what was commonly referred to as the "Iron Triangle" on the Korean Peninsula. This was an area approximately 60 miles (100 km) northeast of Seoul and was the most direct route to the South Korean capital.
Hold at All Costs: The Story of the Battle of Outpost Harry: Directed by Glenn Palmedo-Smith. With Newt Gingrich, Oliver North, Richard Lugar, Charles Rangel. The Battle of OP Harry, Korea. The Story of Forgotten Soldiers, in a Forgotten Battle of a Forgotten War.
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- Newt Gingrich, Oliver North, Richard Lugar
- Glenn Palmedo-Smith
Oct 22, 2020 · On the night of June 10, 1953, as negotiations to end the war took place just over 50 miles away, elements of the Chinese 74 th Division attacked in force. The task of defending the outpost that night fell on K Company, 15 th Infantry Regiment.
- James Elphick
- Background
- Makeup of The Forces
- Description of The Engagement
- Outcome
- Historical Significance and Legacy
The Battle of Outpost Harry, lasting from June 10th to June 18th, 1953, was one of the last engagements of the Korean War. Outpost Harry was a small artillery observation post, located at the top of a hill in the vital ‘Iron Triangle’. The Iron Triangle was an area commanding the approach to Seoul, and consequently, it was heavily fortified by the ...
The battle involved elements of the US Army 3rd Infantry Division, supported by a Greek Expeditionary Forces Battalion. The Americans were commanded by Major General George Smythe, who was tasked with preserving the string of outposts, which protected the UN's main line of resistance in the area, from Chinese's observation and fire. Outpost Harry w...
To capture Harry, the Chinese relied on a frightening variety of artillery fire, utilizing everything from mortars to howitzers. They simply planned to shell the undermanned outpost and soften the defenses covering the approach to the summit of the hill. Meanwhile, the Americans used a series of interlocking fields of fire, pre-arranged artillery, ...
On the night of June 10th, the Chinese attacked Harry with an entire regiment. Starting the night with the intention of overwhelming the single company defending it, they were surprisingly repulsed after hours of heavy fighting. The next day, the Americans reinforced the outpost and pulled back what was left of the K Company, who had valiantly defe...
The battle at Outpost Harry was a typical engagement for the last year of the Korean War, a phase that was characterized by bloody see-saw battles over features of terrain that didn't translate into significant military advantages for the occupiers, other than a limited command over the surrounding terrain and an extra bargaining chip on the armist...
- Ben Loudermilk
The battle at Outpost Harry devolved into hand-to-hand combat during a period of constant, intense fighting that lasted two days. The author, although seriously wounded that night, refused evacuation and remained on the hill to successfully lead his company in defense of the outpost.
Nov 8, 2010 · For the very first time, a documentary film, "Hold At All Costs," examines one specific battle, the epic attack and defense of Outpost Harry, where American, Greek and South Korean soldiers...
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During the period 10through 15 June 1953 Outpost Harry, held by elements of the 15th Infantry Regiment, was attacked by large enemy forces. Throughout this period elements of the 3 Battalion 65th Infantry Regiment and its attachments rendered all available fire support to the beleaguered Outpost.
