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The Hook - Korean War in 1951
written by charles (Al) haynes
 On the 24th. November 1951 the Battalion moved up the eastern side of Sammy-chon valley and replaced the 1st. Republic of Korea Regiment, on a section of the line referred to as The Hook, a two and a half to three mile long, 80 to a 100feet high spur of hill features that form one side of a Westerly off-shoot valley branching away from the main Sami-chon river Valley, formed a claw shaped northerly distortion of the line of conflict, towards the enemy territory, hence its name. 'THE HOOK'. Before we arrived it had already seen some punishing encounters between the UN forces and the North Korean and Chinese units. Still more furious actions took place after we departed. The Canadians PPCLI were to be on the receiving end of particularly furious and sustained attack, which they bravely and successfully resisted. Incurring a number of casualties, six killed and a greater number wounded. The attackers paid a heavier price losing Thirty-one killed with untold wounded. The Black Watch and The Duke of Wellington's each in turn successfully resisted attempts by the Chinese to take the position, both taking heavy casualties in the process. A publication entitled: 'Fortune Favours The Brave' gives a detailed and graphic account of the 'Dukes' defence.
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