A 1951 offensive forced United Nations troops to abandon the city of Seoul
During a bitter winter in 1951, a massive offensive by Chinese and North Korean forces compelled United Nations troops to retreat, marking the second time the city of Seoul changed hands in a year.
On January 4, 1951, Chinese and North Korean forces captured Seoul, forcing United Nations troops to abandon the South Korean capital during the Third Battle of Seoul. The retreat was a low point for UN forces, who struggled against overwhelming numbers and temperatures that dropped well below zero.
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