The Battle of Maryang San 1951

The Korean War was Australia's first foray into the Cold War as a minor power and fought by the newly formed Royal Australian Regiment (RAR). This book describes the actions behind the Battle of Maryang San for which a battle honour was awarded. 3RAR manoeuvred across difficult terrain to destroy Chinese forces three times their number, widely regarded as one of the RARs greatest battlefield accomplishments. While the battle had little impact on the outcome of the war, it is valuable in understanding the use of
ground, small unit leadership, combined arms and the role of aggression in close combat.

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