First and Second Battles of Wonju (1951 AD)

First and Second Battles of Wonju took place in 1951 AD during Korean War.

Battle facts

Year: 1951 AD
Date: 1951-01-20
Era: Contemporary
Conflict: Korean War
Commanders (A): Matthew B. Ridgway, Edward Almond, Lee Hyung Koon, Yu Jae-hung, Robert B. McClure
Commanders (B): Peng Dehuai, Kim Ung, Pak Il-u, Ch'oe Hyon, Pang Ho San
Casualties: approx. ~600 dead ~18 killed~18,000 (estimated)
Outcome: United Nations victory
Coordinates: 37.352°, 127.949°