THE BATTLE OF KAPYONG: AUSTRALIA'S DECISIVE ROLE IN THE KOREAN WAR.

Autor: GILLING, TOM
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Zdroj: Sydney Papers; 2024, Issue 62, p14-19, 6p
Abstrakt: The article discusses Australia's crucial role in the Korean War, focusing on the Battle of Kapyong in April 1951. Australian soldiers, along with Canadian and American forces, held off Chinese troops, preventing a potential disaster for South Korea. The battle highlighted Australian military skill and courage, earning 3RAR a Presidential Unit Citation. The Korean War, overshadowed by other conflicts, left a legacy of tension and unresolved issues between North and South Korea, with potential implications for Australia's security and trade routes. [Extracted from the article]
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