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Forgotten Heroes: Canada and the Korean War
It is called Canada's "Forgotten War." Over 500 Canadians died in the United Nations' struggle to repel the communist forces that invaded South Korea on June 25, 1950. To the people they helped liberate, the Canadians were heroes. Yet those who made it home returned to an indifferent country and a government that took 40 years to officially acknowledge their sacrifice.		Educational activities about Forgotten Heroes: Canada and the Korean War

	Canada pledges military aid to South Korea		The war intensifies		Canada calls for volunteer soldiers
	The Canadian government announces its decision to contribute to the UN's military intervention in the Korean War. (Radio; runs 3:29)		Canada sends three destroyers to Korea as fears of a global war escalate. (Radio; runs 7:20)		Prime Minister Louis St. Laurent hits the airwaves to solicit volunteers for a Canadian "Special Force" destined for action in Korea. (TV; runs 0:35)

	Special Force recruits outline their reasons for enlisting		Canada reacts to talk of using the atomic bomb in Korea		Canada's first troops arrive in Japan
	Reporter Bill Beattie asks new recruits about their reasons for wanting to serve in the Korean War. (Radio; runs 2:43)		The Canadian government reacts cautiously to reports that Harry Truman has mentioned using the atomic bomb against communist forces in Korea. (Radio; runs 4:55)		Bill Herbert reports on the arrival in Japan of the first Canadian soldiers heading for action with United Nations forces in Korea. (Radio; runs 3:57)

	The Princess Patricias go into battle		A veteran recalls the Battle of Kap'yong		War becomes routine for Canadian troops
	Bernard Kaplan reports on the first battles of Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry in Korea. (Radio; runs 2:24)		Korean war veteran Don Hibbs recalls the Princess Patricias heroic stand at the Battle of Kap'yong. (TV; runs 1:53)		A report on the daily lives of Canadian soldiers manning the front lines in the hills of Korea. (TV; runs 4:03)

	A veteran remembers Canada's Forgotten War		Canadian veterans send a message to Ottawa
	Jack Lachance discusses the Canadian government's treatment of its Korean veterans, who were finally decorated for their service in 1991. (TV; runs 1:10)		What Canadian veterans are doing to raise awareness about their years of service and sacrifice during the Korean War. (TV; runs 2:19)

LINKS Topic from Les Archives de Radio-Canada on the same subject Soldats canadiens en Corée Related Topics from CBC's Archives 1939-1945: A Soldier's War Cold War Culture: The Nuclear Fear of the 1950s and 1960s Peacekeepers and Peacemakers: Canada's Diplomatic Contribution Royal 22nd Regiment: Canada's Fighting 'Van Doos' The 1991 Gulf War CBC.ca CBC News Online: Indepth: North Korea CBC News Online: The Forgotten War Canadian Culture Online Program partner sites The Korean War — Veteran's Affairs Canada The CBC assumes no responsibility for the content of external links.

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