Battle of Onjong 1950
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 25 October 1950 – 29 October 1950 | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 1950 | 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 | 40.1092, 125.8960 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Battle of Onjong (Korean: 온정리 전투), also known as the Battle of Wenjing (Chinese: 温井战斗; pinyin: Wēnjǐng zhàndòu), was one of the first engagements between Chinese and South Korean forces during the Korean War. It took place around Onjong in present-day North Korea from 25 to 29 October 1950. During the Chinese First Phase Campaign, the People's Volunteer Army (PVA) 40th Corps ambushed and defeated elements of the Republic of Korea Army (ROKA) II Corps near Onjong.
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