Needless battle caused by uncommon language
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How a misunderstanding between a British brigadier and US general led to disaster on a Korean battlefield
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The original was posted on /r/todayilearned by /u/gentlybeepingheart on 2023-08-30 15:13:45+00:00.

Original Title: TIL in 1951, 600 British soldiers were getting overwhelmed by 30,000 Chinese soldiers. Brig Tom Brodie told his American Superior “Things are a bit sticky, sir.” Because of the understatement, the General assumed they were holding up and sent no help. Almost all the soldiers were captured or killed.