In 1951, United Nations troops successfully recaptured Seoul for the second time in six months
In a remarkable display of military resilience, United Nations forces reclaimed the devastated city of Seoul in 1951, marking the fourth and final time the capital changed hands during the Korean War.
On March 14, 1951, UN troops successfully recaptured Seoul during Operation Ripper. This victory was particularly significant because the city had been a revolving door of occupation, falling to North Korean and Chinese forces twice in the preceding six months.
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