Historical Events tagged with "general ridgway"

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Military & Warfare

UN Troops Retake Seoul in Korean War

March 14th, 1951 74 years ago

United Nations forces reclaimed the South Korean capital of Seoul after a series of fierce battles against North Korean troops. This marked the second time Seoul changed hands during the Korean War. The counteroffensive, which was launched in late February and culminated in March, resulted in significant territorial gains and strengthened the resolve of UN forces. The operation was pivotal in the ongoing struggle to maintain a unified South Korea against the communist North.

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