Battle of Wawon (1950 AD)

Battle of Wawon took place in 1950 AD during Korean War.

Battle facts

• Year: 1950 AD
• Date: 1950-01-01
• Era: Contemporary
• Conflict: Korean War
• Commanders (A): Tahsin Yazıcı, Lütfi Bilgin
• Commanders (B): Zhai Zhongyu
• Casualties: approx. 218 killed 455 wounded 94 missing Chinese estimation: ~1,0003,000~ killed and wounded
• Outcome: Chinese victory; Turkish delay action
• Coordinates: 39.720°, 126.063°

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