The battle of Kapyong is one of the most memorable battles of the Korean War. In April 1951 against incredible odds the 3rd Battalion of the Royal Australian Regiment helped to repulse the advance ...
The battle of Kapyong is one of the most memorable battles of the Korean War. In April 1951 against incredible odds the 3rd Battalion of the Royal Australian Regiment helped to repulse the advance of communist Chinese forces. To commemorate this significant show of Australian courage the Kapyong Diorama has been constructed for the new "Conflicts 1945 to Today" galleries.
The Australian War Memorial has a long history of using dioramas to commemorate Australia's participation in battles. This latest diorama has been enhanced by the use of battle sounds, atmospheric lighting and evocation of the claustrophobic conditions. Commissioned artists Dean Colls and Louise Skacej have through careful application of detailed research and highly talented craftsmanship, captured the tough conditions faced by these soldiers at Kapyong.
From the crafting of each pine tree, to the moulding of the faces of 3RAR members Ray Parry, Eric Roberts, Kevin Simms and Leo Whidbourne, the delicate yet complex process of constructing a replicated landscape (based on a real site), take shape and has been documented on film. The film depicts the behind the scenes side of the new galleries and the complex processes of constructing a diorama.
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Throughout history the Canadian and Australian war efforts have been down played. I can't understand why. Perhaps it's because our film industries aren't interested with sharing these stories, but I guarantee if it were American solders, the battle of Kapyong would be a much much more popular story. Australians and Canadians always kick ass. My name is Zak and I am Canadian!
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Australians and Canadians always kick ass.
My name is Zak and I am Canadian!
Very interesting.
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