Battle of Kowang-san

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 the 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]

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
Léo Major PVA Commander
Units involved
Royal Canadian Regiment People's Volunteer Army

Léo Major received his second Distinguished Conduct Medal for his actions in this battle. Léo Major commanded his men and captured the hill, then held out against a Chinese counterattack[2]

References
  1. Canada Remembers Hill 355
  2. "How A Soldier Single-Handedly Liberated An Entire German Occupied City". Youtube. 14 November 2019.

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