Battle of Chatkol

Name: Battle of Chatkol
Start: 1953-02-26
End: 1953-04-21

26 Feb 1953 – 21 Apr 1953 · 38.33° N, 127.41° E

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When: 26 Feb 1953 – 21 Apr 1953
Kind: Battle
Coordinates: 38.33° N, 127.41° E
Description: 1953 battle of the Korean War

Battle of Chatkol

1953 battle of the Korean War

The Battle of Chatkol was the name given to the series of skirmishes in early 1953 between United Nations Command (UN) and Chinese People's Volunteer Army (PVA) forces near the village of Chatkol at the centre of the Iron Triangle during the Korean War. The position was held by the Belgian UN contingent for 55 consecutive nights, during which time they came under heavy attack.

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Korean War25 Jun 1950 · Interstate war · Deaths 3,500,000

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