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Battle of Kowang-san
Part of the Korean War
Date23–24 October 1952
Location
Kowang-san, Yeoncheon County, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea
Result United Nations victory
Belligerents

 United Nations

 China
Commanders and leaders
Canada Léo Major China PVA Commander
Units involved
Canada Royal Canadian Regiment China People's Volunteer Army

The Battle of Kowang-san (23–24 October 1951), also known as the Battle of Hill 355, was fought during the Korean War between United Nations Command (UN) forces—primarily Royal Canadian Regiment—and the Chinese People's Volunteer Army (PVA) at Kowang-san (Kowang mountain), it was nicknamed ”Little Gibraltar” by UN troops because of its prominent size and many defensive positions.[1]

Léo Major received his Second Distinguished Conduct Medal for his actions in this battle. Leo Major commanded his men and captured the hill, then preceded to hold out against a Chinese Counter Attack[2]

References

  1. ^ Canada Remembers Hill 355
  2. ^ "How A Soldier Single-Handedly Liberated An Entire German Occupied City". Youtube. 14 November 2019.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)

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