Battle of Chatkol 1953
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 26 February 1953 – 21 April 1953 | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 1953 | Wikidata P580 (start time) |
| Era | Post-1945 (1946 onwards) | derived from year |
| Location | North Korea | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Asia | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | Korean War | Wikidata P361 |
| Coordinates | 38.3302, 127.4105 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Battle of Chatkol (also known as the 55 Nights of Chatkol) was the name given to the series of skirmishes in early 1953 between United Nations Command (UN) and Chinese People's Volunteer Army (PVA) forces near the village of Chatkol at the centre of the Iron Triangle during the Korean War. The position was held by the Belgian UN contingent for 55 consecutive nights, during which time they came under heavy attack.
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