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Korean War (1950)
Part of the Korean War
DateJune 25, 1950
LocationSeoul, South Korea
Result North Korean capture of the South Korean capital of Seoul.
Belligerents
Flag of South Korea South Korea Flag of North Korea North Korea
Commanders and leaders
South Korea Syngman Rhee North Korea Kim Il-sung


The First Battle of Seoul was the North Korean invasion of South Korea during the start of the Korean War. It resulted in the capture of the capital by North Korean forces.

Background[]

On June 25, 1950; North Korean forces cross the 38th parallel. The North Koreans utilize a blitzkrieg style invasion using T-32 tanks supported by artillery. The South Korean had no methods in stopping the onslaught of tanks as they lacked anti tank weapons and had no tanks at all. In addition, the South Korean forces had blown up the bridge across the Han River trapping their own soldiers and killing hundreds of refugees evacuvating the city.[1][2] Within three days, North Korean troops had taken over the capital.

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