A small band of Commonwealth troops halted a massive 1951 offensive in Korea
Against overwhelming odds, a small contingent of Australian and Canadian soldiers held a vital hilltop in Korea, preventing a massive breakthrough that could have changed the course of the war.
During the 1951 Battle of Kapyong, a vastly outnumbered force of Commonwealth troops faced a relentless assault by Chinese divisions. For two days of intense night fighting, these soldiers held their ground to protect the road to Seoul.
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