The Second Battle of Seoul, occurring from September 20 to 28, 1950, was a pivotal engagement during the Korean War in which United Nations forces recaptured Seoul from North Korean control. Following the successful Inchon landings, UN troops, primarily composed of U.S. Marines and South Korean soldiers, advanced toward Seoul. Despite facing fierce resistance from approximately 7,000 North Korean troops, the UN forces secured the city after intense urban combat. This victory significantly boosted UN morale and disrupted North Korean supply lines, marking a turning point in the conflict.

Learn More:

• Battle of the Barricades: USMCU.edu
• Casualty Report: Defense Casualty Analysis System
• Korean War Chronology: U.S. Army Center of Military History
• Korean War: History.com
• Korean War: National Archives
• Korean War: Wikipedia Entry
• National Archives: Korean War
• Second Battle of Seoul: Wikipedia Entry
• The Korean War: Army.mil
• U.S. Enters Korean Conflict: National Archives

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