In the Battle Hostile_encounter of the Bowling Alley ( August 12–25 , 1950 ) , United Nations Command ( UN ) forces Military_operation defeated Conquering North Korean forces Military_operation early in the Korean War Military_operation near the city of Taegu , South Korea .

The battle Hostile_encounter took place Process_start in a narrow valley , dubbed Name_conferral the `` Bowling Alley '' , which was north of Taegu .