Battle of Onjong

Name: Battle of Onjong
Start: 1950-10-25
End: 1950-10-29

25 Oct 1950 – 29 Oct 1950 · 40.11° N, 125.90° E

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When: 25 Oct 1950 – 29 Oct 1950
Kind: Battle
Coordinates: 40.11° N, 125.90° E
Description: 1950 battle between Chinese and United Nations forces

Battle of Onjong

Battle between Chinese and United Nations forces

The Battle of Onjong, also known as the Battle of Wenjing, was one of the first engagements between Chinese and South Korean forces during the Korean War. It took place around Onjong in present-day North Korea from 25 to 29 October 1950. During the Chinese First Phase Campaign, the People's Volunteer Army (PVA) 40th Corps ambushed and defeated elements of the Republic of Korea Army (ROKA) II Corps near Onjong.

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

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