What the records say
- When
- 23 Dec 1232
- Kind
- Battle
- Coordinates
- 37.24° N, 127.20° E
- Description
- 1232 battle in Korea
Placed at the area, not an exact site.
Battle of Cheoin
1232 battle in Korea
The Battle of Cheoin was a battle between Goryeo militants and forces of the Mongol Empire in Cheoin-bugok, Suju, Yanggwang-do on December 16, 1232. Despite being outnumbered, civilian forces of the fortress managed to hold off the Mongol advance. Following the death of the Mongolian general Saritai, the invading force withdrew, effectively ending the second Mongol invasion of Korea.
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