First Battle of Naktong Bulge

August 5–19, 1950 · Battle site

Result United Nations victory

US and South Korean troops counterattacked North Korean forces that had crossed the Naktong River near Yongsan. They drove the North Koreans back across the river in the early fighting at the Pusan Perimeter.

South Korea and UN forces

North Korea and allies

Strength and losses

Strength
20,000
Killed
600
Strength
7,000
Killed
1,200