Battle of the Soyang River (1951 AD)

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

Battle facts

Year: 1951 AD
Date: 1951-05-22
Era: Contemporary
Conflict: Korean War
Commanders (A): Matthew Ridgway, James Van Fleet
Commanders (B): Peng Dehuai
Casualties: approx. UN sources: 8,769 total casualties 1,221 casualties Chinese estimate: 44,000 total casualtiesChinese sources: 40,000 total casualties UN estimate: 90,609 total casualties
Outcome: Tactical PVA/KPA victory Collapse and retreat of ROK forces Disbandment of III Corps on 26 May Strategic UN victory PVA/KPA overextends, suffering heavy casualties and ultimately failing to achieve th
Coordinates: 37.897°, 127.723°