What the records say
- When
- 26 Jul 1953
- Kind
- Battle
- Coordinates
- 38.03° N, 126.84° E
- Description
- 1953 Korean War battle
Battle of the Samichon River
Korean War battle
The Battle of the Samichon River was fought during the final days of the Korean War between United Nations (UN) forces—primarily Australian and American—and the Chinese People's Volunteer Army (PVA). The fighting took place on a key position on the Jamestown Line known as "the Hook", and resulted in the defending UN troops, including the 2nd Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment from the 28th British Commonwealth Brig…
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