795.00/11–2550: Telegram
The Ambassador in Korea (Muccio) to the Secretary of State
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[Received November 25—7:36 a. m.]
444. Continuing Embtel 435 November 24 and previous on Chinese activity in north, UN units jumping off yesterday morning in 8th Army sector made advances ranging up to 10 miles without meeting more than nominal enemy (including Chinese) resistance. Few if any Chinese troops were encountered and no reports were received from Chinese POWs taken. Another 30 wounded US soldiers from 1st [Page 1234] Cavalry Division were reportedly recovered during yesterday’s drive. Offensive continuing this morning with little enemy resistance except counterattacks early this morning against ROK 1st Division in Taechon area.
In X Corps area elements of US 7th Division pursuing enemy remnants along Manchurian border short distance southwest of Hyesanjin 24th reported receiving long range fire which appeared come from Manchuria.
Aerial reconnaissance late yesterday and last night of forward areas indicated light enemy vehicle movement, with most of it concentrated Sakchu–Kusong area. Considerable railway movement northward (from 4 to 6 trains) was observed in Kanggye–Manpojin area.
A flash report from Pyongyang suggests one Stalin model tank was captured yesterday; this report should be treated with reserve pending further investigation.