Battle of the Ch'ongch'on River

November 25 – December 2, 1950

Part of Korean War

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Battle of the Ch'ongch'on River

Chinese forces struck the US Eighth Army along the Ch'ongch'on River in North Korea, forcing the longest retreat in US Army history.

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Commanders

North Korea and allies 1

South Korea and UN forces 1

Entities involved

South Korea and UN forces

North Korea and allies