Arctic_Menace Arctic_Menace:
I know that what I am about to suggest is not exactly a defining moment in Canadian history, but is mixed with Korean History.......
Battle of Kap-Yong.
A lost, forgotten battle, where the South Korean and American forces retreated, leaving only the Canadians and the Australians to defend the hill. If the allies lost this battle, it would've meant the routing of allied forces, and would have allowed the North Koreans and Chinese to march into Seoul, ergo letting communism win......
Were it not for the valiant and constant efforts of the Canadians and Australians, the hill would have been taken, and the North koreans would have marched into Seoul.
It was a very great honour witnessing the actual battle sight and attending the ceremonies of the Battle of Kap-Yong, held each year in April. I was posted with the Canadian Embassy, in Seoul Korea as the Assistant Defence Attache! Many Canadian Veterans revisit from the KVA that fought in this battle with the PPCLI, also attend each year with their families and friends.