First Battle of the Hook

This article relies largely or entirely on a single source. Relevant discussion may be found on the talk page. Please help improve this article by introducing citations to additional sources. Find sources: "First Battle of the Hook" – news · newspapers · books · scholar · JSTOR (November 2022)

First Battle of the Hook
Part of the Korean War
Date 2–28 October 1952 Location Northeast of Panmunjom, Korea Result UN victory
Belligerents
United Nations  United States	China
Commanders and leaders
General Edwin A. Pollock Lt. Col. Leo J. Dulacki
Units involved
7th Marine Regiment 1st Marine Regiment 11th Marine Regiment
Casualties and losses
USMC: 79 killed 435 wounded 12 MIA 27 captured[1][2]	UN estimate 269 casualties

The First Battle of the Hook was fought between 2 and 28 October 1952 during the Korean War between United Nations Command (UN) and Chinese forces over several frontline outposts.