What the records say
- When
- 6 Jul 1950
- Kind
- Battle
- Coordinates
- 36.99° N, 127.10° E
- Description
- 1950 battle of the Korean War
Battle of Pyongtaek
Battle of the Korean War
The Battle of Pyongtaek was the second engagement between United States and North Korean forces during the Korean War, occurring on July 6, 1950, in the village of Pyongtaek in western South Korea. The fight ended in a North Korean victory following unsuccessful attempts by American forces to inflict significant damage or delays on advancing North Korean units, despite several opportunities to do so.
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