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Battle of Chongju

Battle of Chongju

9.3
A battle in the Korean War in November 1950 when Chinese troops push back United Nations forces
  • noun
  • /ˈbætəl əv ˈtʃɔŋdʒu/
translation icon : Batalla de Chongju
  • The Battle of Chongju marked a significant turning point in the Korean War.

Examples

  • During the Battle of Chongju, over 200,000 Chinese troops effectively pushed back UN forces.

  • Commemorations are held each year to remember those who fought in the Battle of Chongju.

  • Historians often analyze the tactics used during the Battle of Chongju.

  • The Battle of Chongju was a significant event in the Korean War.

  • Many historians discuss the Battle of Chongju in their books.

  • The Battle of Chongju was crucial in halting the advance of UN forces during the Korean War.

  • Many documentaries recount the events of the Battle of Chongju as a pivotal moment in the Korean War.

Surface Forms

Battle of Chongju singular

Morphology

battle + of + Chongju

This is a compositional place-name construction: 'battle' + 'of' + a place name. A B1 learner who knows 'battle' and recognizes 'Chongju' as a location will understand it denotes a military engagement at Chongju, even if they do not know the specific date or participants.

Etymology

Battle of Chongju gets its name from the town of Chongju, where the battle took place. It refers to the 1950 fight in the 'Korean War' when UN forces moving north met and were pushed back by many Chinese soldiers.