that was pretty horrible, yes
i love the liiga
but i can't help but feel happy our team won
― F♯ A♯ (∞), Tuesday, 24 May 2016 02:45 (seven years ago) link
tbh i'm happy too; i just wish perry wasn't the captain
― mookieproof, Tuesday, 24 May 2016 02:51 (seven years ago) link
this is doing the rounds today (it does so every now and again though)
https://rarehistoricalphotos.com/canadian-soldiers-hockey-korea-1952/
https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-5qmViyQtuLg/WFtnPnNwEVI/AAAAAAAAMFw/7SMVQprYjX8GeuQSCcf5EpaPhuMbYr9bACLcB/s1600/canadians_soldiers_hockey_korea_1.jpg
a break from the nightmare that was the korean war:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Kapyong
Although heavily outnumbered, the 27th Brigade held their positions into the afternoon before the Australians were finally withdrawn to positions in the rear of the brigade, with both sides having suffered heavy casualties. The Chinese then turned their attention to the Canadians on Hill 677, but during a fierce night battle they were unable to dislodge them. The fighting helped blunt the Chinese offensive and the actions of the Australians and Canadians at Kapyong were important in assisting to prevent a breakthrough on the United Nations Command central front, and ultimately the capture of Seoul. The two battalions bore the brunt of the assault and stopped an entire Chinese division during the hard fought defensive battle. The next day the Chinese withdrew back up the valley, in order to regroup. Today, the battle is regarded as one of the most famous actions fought by the Australian and Canadian armies in Korea.
― infinity (∞), Wednesday, 3 January 2018 17:33 (six years ago) link