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Today marks the 70th anniversary of the beginning of the Battle of Imjin River. During which the UK’s 29th Brigade engaged several division of Chinese troops.
Today marks the 70th anniversary of the beginning of the Battle of Imjin River. During which the UK’s 29th Brigade engaged several division of Chinese troops.
The brigade held on for several days, enduring bombardment, Chinese human wave assaults and night attacks. Eventually the Brigade was forced to withdraw but the Glosters were cut off. They fought until their ammunition was gone. Many were captured and only 40 escaped.
The Glosters C.O. Col. James Carne VC DSO led his men throughout and was awarded the Victoria Cross for his bravery and leadership.
He spent 19 months in solitary confinement, enduring Chinese torture & efforts to brainwash him.
He spent 19 months in solitary confinement, enduring Chinese torture & efforts to brainwash him.
