3rd Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment On 5 November 1950, 3RAR successfully assaulted and held crucial hill during the Battle of Pakchon in the Korean War. The Battle of Pakchon, also known as the Battle of Bochuan, took place ten days after the start of the Chinese First Phase Offensive, following the entry of the Chinese People's Volunteer Army (PVA) into … Continue reading On this day (Australia): In 1950, 3RAR successfully assaulted and held crucial hill during the Battle of Pakchon in the Korean War