The overwhelming attack by four CCF Divisions and two NK Divisions against numerically inferior and widely spread forces of the ROK 8th and 3rd Divisions quickly broke down their resistance. This exposed the left flank of X Corps and permitted the communists to advance rapidly and cut off the MSR, blocking the only route of withdrawal for the tanks, artillery and motorised elements caught north and west of Hoengsong.

Equipment losses included 28 105mm howitzers, 6 155mm howitzers, 6 tanks, 1200 crew-served weapons and more.

The rapidly advancing Chinese troops were stopped by the 23rd Regimental Combat Team (23d Infantry, French battalion, 1st Ranger Company, 37th FAB, supported by the British 27th Brigade and Task Force Crombez) at Chipyong-ni.

After being stopped, the CCF did not immediately press their attack, and Eighth Army withdrew to strong defensive positions along the Wonju line where they completed consolidation. General Ridgeway called this sequence of violence, setback, resolute defense and regrouping the turning point of the war.