Learn about the Battle of Kap’yong, the Canoe River train disaster, Canadian Artillery operations, Air Observation Post pilots, battlefield propaganda, and the weapons used by both sides. The exhibit includes recreated fighting positions, a 25-pounder gun pit, Korean War small arms, uniforms, equipment, photographs, propaganda leaflets, and personal stories.
Visitors can also see the museum’s Auster aircraft, representing the small aircraft flown by Canadian Gunners near the front lines to locate targets and direct artillery fire.
The Korean War was fought in bitter cold and difficult terrain against a determined enemy. Of the 516 Canadians who died, 13 were Gunners. KOREA 75 remembers their service and tells the story of the Canadians who fought to defend South Korea.
