Canadian Army in the Korean War
Canada was involved in the Korean War from 1950-1953
When was Canada involved in the Korean War
Operation Killer was a counter plan by the United Nations to push the Chinese and North Koreans back North
What is Operation Killer?
The Battle of Kapyong took place in April 1951
When did Battle of Kapyong take place?
Canada fought for the United Nations side (South Korea)
Which side did Canada fight for?
The operation began on February 21, 1951
When did Operation Killer begin?
Chinese Artillery Forces invaded Kapyong
Which forces invaded Kapyong?
Canada sent eight destroyers to Korea
How many destroyers did Canada send to Korea?
The main objective was to recover South Koreas capital
What was the main objective of Operation Killer?
South Koreans and New Zealand were forced back
Which forces were forced back?
26,000 Canadians fought in the Korean War
How many Canadians fought in the Korean War?
Canada arrived at Hill 404 on February 17, 1951 at 3PM
What time did Canada arrive at Hill 404
Australia was in charge of holding the defence line
Who was in charge of holding the defence line?
516 Canadians vanished during the Korean War
How many Canadians vanished during the Korean War?
Their role was to take Hill 404 while other nations are taking other hills
What was Canadas role in Operation Killer?
Somehow the 118th Chinese Battalion managed to go through a military secured area by the morning of April 23, 1951
What was the surprise on the moring of April 23, 1951