Blood on the Hills

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Focusing on the Canadian army's involvement in the Korean War, this comprehensive history details the mobilization, training, and combat experiences of the contingent from the war's onset to the cease-fire in July 1953. David Bercuson examines the army's unpreparedness for combat and highlights the failures to adapt and learn from their experiences in an active war environment, providing insights into the broader implications of these shortcomings.