27TH BRITISH COMMONWEALTH BRIGADE IN KOREA 1950-1951: The Fire Brigade

Looks at the composition of each of the five countries which made up the Commonwealth Brigade -- Britain, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, and India -- and describes their commonalities and differences as well as how they were brought together to form a single effective unit. Also examines in detail the 'friendly fire' incident at Hill 282 when the Argylls were accidentally bombed by the US Airforce and the first VC of the war was awarded. Looks at the pivotal battle at Kapyong which helped to blunt the Chinese Spring Offensive of 1951. Contains 40 mono illustrations.