All Battles

Fall of Pyongyang

1950 • Pjöngjang Besetzung

Historical Overview

Only capture of a communist capital during the Cold War.

Quick Facts

Outcome:UN victory.

Strategic Context

Destroying the North Korean regime.

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Historical Locations

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