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{{Updated_Battle/War_Template|row1 = Part of | {{Updated_Battle/War_Template|row1 = Part of [[The Kampuchean War]] | ||
|image1 = 2020-05-31 11.33.24.png | |image1 = 2020-05-31 11.33.24.png | ||
|caption1 = | |caption1 = Lumpoon approaching Pursat on a horse. | ||
|date = 31 May 2020 | |date = 31 May 2020 | ||
|location = Pursat | |location = Pursat, [[Kampuchea]] | ||
|result = | |result = Both sides claim victory. | ||
|row6 = Kampuchea | |row6 = [[file:1200px-Flag_of_Democratic_Kampuchea.svg.png|30px]] [[Kampuchea]]<br><br>[[file:Thailand-flag-small.png|30px]] [[Siam]] | ||
Siam | |row7 = [[file:1200px-Flag_of_Democratic_Kampuchea.svg.png|30px]] [[dtosic]]<br>[[file:1200px-Flag_of_Democratic_Kampuchea.svg.png|30px]] [[SpeedbirdFPV]]<br><br>[[file:Thailand-flag-small.png|30px]] [[Lumpoon]] | ||
| | |row8 = [[file:1200px-Flag_of_Democratic_Kampuchea.svg.png|30px]] [[Kampuchea]]: 2 soldiers<br><br>[[file:Thailand-flag-small.png|30px]] [[Siam]]: 1 soldier | ||
|row9 = [[file:1200px-Flag_of_Democratic_Kampuchea.svg.png|30px]] [[Kampuchea]]: 0 killed<br><br>[[file:Thailand-flag-small.png|30px]] [[Siam]]: 0 killed, 1 horse killed | |||
|title1 = Skirmish of Pursat}}The '''Skirmish of Pursat''' was a skirmish during [[The Kampuchean War]] between [[Kampuchea]] and [[Siam]], just outside of the [[Kampuchea|Kampuchean]] town of [[Pursat]]. The skirmish was declared a victory by both sides. | |||
== Background == | |||
At 11am, a Siamese soldier known as Lumpoon approached the edges of [[Pursat]]. Kampuchean forces were quickly alerted of the advance toward their town. | |||
== The Battle == | |||
Not much fighting took part in the first half of the battle, [[Lumpoon]] was attempting to attack the [[Kampuchea|Kampuchean]]'s whilst they planned their defence of the Skirmish | |||
More combat was seen in the second half of the battle. Lumpoons horse was killed and his shield was broken by the [[Kampuchea|Kampuchean]]'s. Soon after, SpeedbirdFPV dropped his sword and bow and the items were captured by Lumpoon. | |||
Due to low durability on Lumpoons armour, he left the area. | |||
== The Aftermath == | |||
Both sides claimed victory in the battle with the [[Kampuchea|Kampuchean]]s claiming that killing Lumpoons horse was enough to sway the battle in their favour meanwhile [[Siam]] claims that despite losing one of their many horses, capturing a sword and bow was enough to claim victory in the battle. | |||
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== See also == | |||
* [[Skirmish of Phnom Penh]] | |||
* [[The Kampuchean War]] | |||
[[Category:Battles]] | [[Category:Battles]] | ||
Revision as of 02:28, 1 June 2020
The Skirmish of Pursat was a skirmish during The Kampuchean War between Kampuchea and Siam, just outside of the Kampuchean town of Pursat. The skirmish was declared a victory by both sides.
Background
At 11am, a Siamese soldier known as Lumpoon approached the edges of Pursat. Kampuchean forces were quickly alerted of the advance toward their town.
The Battle
Not much fighting took part in the first half of the battle, Lumpoon was attempting to attack the Kampuchean's whilst they planned their defence of the Skirmish
More combat was seen in the second half of the battle. Lumpoons horse was killed and his shield was broken by the Kampuchean's. Soon after, SpeedbirdFPV dropped his sword and bow and the items were captured by Lumpoon.
Due to low durability on Lumpoons armour, he left the area.
The Aftermath
Both sides claimed victory in the battle with the Kampucheans claiming that killing Lumpoons horse was enough to sway the battle in their favour meanwhile Siam claims that despite losing one of their many horses, capturing a sword and bow was enough to claim victory in the battle.