Battle of the Punchbowl (1951 AD)

Battle of the Punchbowl took place in 1951 AD during Korean War.

Battle facts

• Year: 1951 AD
• Date: 1951-09-21
• Era: Contemporary
• Conflict: Korean War
• Commanders (A): Matthew Ridgway, James Van Fleet, Gerald C. Thomas, Kim Dae-shik
• Commanders (B): Kim Il Sung
• Casualties: approx. 69 killed 575 wounded 122 killed 466 wounded2,799 killed (body count) UN estimate: further 2,374 killed 4,707 wounded
• Outcome: UN tactical victory
• Coordinates: 38.285°, 128.140°

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