Sheds light on a harrowing hilltop battle fought during the Korean War where the strength and guts of Canadian soldiers prevented almost certain victory for North Korea.

The Battle of Kapyong was fought from the 22nd to the 25th of April, 1951, between Australian and Canadian UN forces and the Chinese People's Volunteer Army fighting in support of North Korea. The fighting began during the Chinese Spring Offensive and saw the 27th British Commonwealth Brigade establish blocking positions in the Kapyong Valley, on a key route to Seoul. As thousands of South Korean soldiers withdraw through the valley, the Chinese infiltrated the brigade position under the cover of darkness, and assaulted the Australians on Hill 504. Although heavily outnumbered, the 27th Brigade held their positions into the afternoon before the Australians finally withdrew. The Chinese then turned their attention to the Canadians on Hill 677, but during a fierce night battle they were unable to dislodge them. These battalions were able to stop an entire Chinese division during this hard fought defensive battle (thanks to the brilliant deployment tactics of Alberta's own Colonel James "Big Jim" Stone). The actions of the Canadians at Kapyong prevented a breakthrough on the UN Command central front, and ultimately the capture of Seoul. Today, the battle is regarded the most famous action fought by the Canadian army in Korea. HILL 677 uses gripping dramatic reenactments, unbelievable archival footage, and stunning visual effects to remind us of the role Canada played in the Korean War and also the importance of that conflict in general (especially in relation to current events). Our Korean War veterans have long been overshadowed and it is time to honour their bravery now whilst a large proportion of them are still here.—Anonymous