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Lädt ... Deadlock in Korea: Canadians at War, 1950-1953von Ted Barris
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Between 1950 and 1953, nearly 30,000 Canadian volunteers joined the effort to contain communist incursions into South Korea and support the fledgling United Nations. All the services were there and all served with distinction. The Royal Canadian Navy led a daring rescue of troops from the port of Chinnampo in 1950; members of the Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry won the highest US battle honour at Kap'yong in April 1951; the Vandoos turned the tide at Hill 355; and twice - at Hill 355 in October 1952 and Hill 187 in May 1953 - members of the Royal Canadian Regiment held firm against forces that greatly outnumbered them. The navy and the infantry were bolstered by the Royal Canadian Horse Artillery and Lord Strathcona's Horse tanks, as well as members of the service, medical, engineers, provost, chaplain and intelligence corps. Still more, from the RCAF Thunderbird Squadron, took part in the Korean Airlift - three years of non-stop supply flights across the Pacific. Keine Bibliotheksbeschreibungen gefunden. |
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As he did in his previous book, Behind the Glory, he again criticizes the Canadian Government for its poor treatment of Canadian Veterans. Many Korean Vets receive little or no support for the treatment of their injuries whether mental or physical. The only way a National Memorial to their efforts was built was after the Vets financed themselves. They also had to encourage municipalities across Canada to add Korea to their War memorials.
This is another wonderful addition to Canada's military history by someone who is passionate about telling us about it and who is able to do so whether via the written word or in public lectures. ( )