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Battle of Triangle Hill (Operation Showdown) begins, Korean War

U.N. forces launched Operation Showdown to capture Triangle Hill from Chinese forces, initiating intense fighting that began on October 14, 1952.

Battle of Triangle Hill (Operation Showdown) begins, Korean War

One of the largest and costliest battles of the stalemated conflict, the protracted fighting highlighted limits of offensive gains and affected both public opinion and the conduct of armistice talks.

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