Battle

Battle of the Imjin River

22 Apr 1951 – 25 Apr 1951 · 37.94° N, 126.94° E

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22 Apr 1951 – 25 Apr 1951
Kind
Battle
Coordinates
37.94° N, 126.94° E
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1951 major confrontation during the Chinese Spring Offensive of the Korean War

Battle of the Imjin River

Major confrontation during the Chinese Spring Offensive of the Korean War

The Battle of the Imjin River, also known as the Battle of Solma-ri or Battle of Gloster Hill in South Korea, or as Battle of Xuemali in China, took place 22–25 April 1951 during the Korean War. Troops from the Chinese People's Volunteer Army (PVA) attacked United Nations Command (UN) positions on the lower Imjin River in an attempt to achieve a breakthrough and recapture the South Korean capital Seoul.

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