Second Battle of the Hook 1952
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 18 November 1952 – 19 November 1952 | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 1952 | Wikidata P580 (start time) |
| Era | Post-1945 (1946 onwards) | derived from year |
| Location | South Korea | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Asia | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | Korean War | Wikidata P361 |
| Participants | United Kingdom | Wikidata P710 |
| Coordinates | 38.0291, 126.8425 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Second Battle of the Hook was fought between 18 and 19 November 1952 during the Korean War between elements of United Nations Command (UN) troops consisting of British and Canadian troops of the 1st Commonwealth Division and Chinese forces on a vital sector known as the "Hook" position which was the scene of much bitter fighting before and in the ensuing months. Attacking Chinese forces attempted to take the strategic position but were repelled by a combination of heavy firepower and effective counterattacks.
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