Telegram to Peng Dehuai [1] Concerning the Situation in Korea (April 9, 1951) Comrade Dehuai: I am still convalescing and therefore not fully informed about the Korean battlefield situation. Could you briefly summarize your assessment of the enemy’s disposition and our own intentions? As for the 13th Corps’ mission, in the new campaign, aside from stationing a portion near Wonsan and Hamhung to prevent enemy landings, the main force—reinforced with fresh recruits—should likely be positioned near the front lines to destroy any airborne troops that may be dropped, support other corps in combat, and only enter formal rest and recuperation after the battle concludes. Is this arrangement appropriate? Furthermore, has the Korean People’s Army been replenished? Mao Zedong April 9 Based on the manuscript. Note [1] Peng Dehuai served as Commander and Political Commissar of the Chinese People’s Volunteer Army.