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1951 battle of the Korean War
North Korean offensive (25 June – 15 September 1950) United Nations Command counteroffensive (15 September – 30 October 1950) Chinese Intervention (25 October 1950 – January 1951) Fighting around the 38th parallel (January – June 1951) Stalemate (July 1951 – 27 July 1953) Air operations (1950 – 1953) Naval operations (1950 – 1953) Naval engagements of the Korean War For further information, see also: Korean War (template)
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]
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25 June 1950 – 27 July 1953
Background
Korea divided (1945–1949) Prelude to war (1950) Belligerents
Medical (non-combat) Political leaders Military commanders Order of battle Military operations
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South Korean, U.S.,
North Korean offensive (25 June – 15 September 1950) United Nations Command (15 September – 30 October 1950) Chinese Intervention (25 October 1950 – January 1951) Fightings around the 38th parallel (January – June 1951) Air operations (1950 – 1953) Naval operations (1950 – 1953)
Naval engagements of the Korean War Stalemate (July 1951 – 27 July 1953)
Aftermath Popular culture Other
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