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- When
- 7 Jul 1950 – 8 Jul 1950
- Kind
- Battle
- Coordinates
- 36.81° N, 127.15° E
- Description
- 1950 battle
Battle of Chonan
1950 battle of the Korean War
The Battle of Chonan was the third engagement between United States and North Korean forces during the Korean War. It occurred on the night of July 7/8, 1950, in the town of Chonan in western South Korea. The fight ended in a North Korean victory after intense fighting around the town, which occurred throughout the night and into the morning.
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