How India’s overlooked ‘Bucket Brigade’ treated over 200K during the Korean War



Features How India’s overlooked ‘Bucket Brigade’ treated over 200K during the Korean War 60th Para Field Ambulance unit showcased newly independent nation’s peacekeeping efforts, despite opposition from Seoul Shreyas Reddy July 26, 2023 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON India's field medic unit operating a dispensary capable of accommodating up to 300 civilian patients in the Korean War \| Image: Korean Cultural Center India South Korea is set to mark the 70th anniversary of the end of the Korean War this week with a major ceremony to commemorate the sacrifices and contributions of the U.N. coalition that came to its aid when North Korea invaded. But while it’s well-known that the U.K., France and other Western allies of the U.S. sent troops to fight under the U.N. Command, a total of 21 countries across five continents contributed to the war efforts in some way, including one nation that had only recently gained its independence — India. South Korea is set to mark the 70th anniversary of the end of the Korean War this week with a major ceremony to commemorate the sacrifices and contributions of the U.N. coalition that came to its aid when North Korea invaded. But while it’s well-known that the U.K., France and other Western allies of the U.S. sent troops to fight under the U.N. Command, a total of 21 countries across five continents contributed to the war efforts in some way, including one nation that had only recently gained its independence — India. Try unlimited access Only $1 for four weeks Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis Year-one discount if you continue past $1 trial period The NK News Daily Update, an email newsletter to keep you in the loop Searchable archive of all content, photo galleries, special columns Contact NK News reporters with tips or requests for reporting Get unlimited access to all NK News content, including original reporting, investigations, and analyses by our team of DPRK experts. Subscribe now All major cards accepted. No commitments – you can cancel any time. © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. No part of this content may be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from Korea Risk Group. Get the Daily Update Start your day with the North Korea stories that matter most – as selected by And how should we address you in correspondence? One more step! Please check your inbox, for an email we just sent you, and click on the confirmation message in it to get subscribed to our Daily News Update. Trending

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How India’s overlooked ‘Bucket Brigade’ treated over 200K during the Korean War

60th Para Field Ambulance unit showcased newly independent nation’s peacekeeping efforts, despite opposition from Seoul

Shreyas Reddy July 26, 2023

How India’s overlooked ‘Bucket Brigade’ treated over 200K during the Korean War

India's field medic unit operating a dispensary capable of accommodating up to 300 civilian patients in the Korean War | Image: Korean Cultural Center India

South Korea is set to mark the 70th anniversary of the end of the Korean War this week with a major ceremony to commemorate the sacrifices and contributions of the U.N. coalition that came to its aid when North Korea invaded.

But while it’s well-known that the U.K., France and other Western allies of the U.S. sent troops to fight under the U.N. Command, a total of 21 countries across five continents contributed to the war efforts in some way, including one nation that had only recently gained its independence — India.

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