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For Canadians, the Korean War was an Adventure

Peter Worthington | Posted 08.26.2012 | Canada
Peter Worthington

This week, sixty-two years ago, was the start of the Korean War. It was a chance for Canadians who were too young for World War II to experience what others had endured in wartime; it was an adventure. The mixture of veterans and rookies proved to be a more effective force than many expected, and Canadians who were there now recognize how worthwhile their contribution was.