| 词条 | Kennedy Peak (Myanmar) |
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| name = Kennedy Peak | other_name = Mt. Kennedy | photo = KennedyPeak.jpg | photo_caption = Kennedy Peak as seen from Tedim Road | photo_size = 300px | elevation_m = 2703 | elevation_ref = [1] | prominence_m = 1509 | prominence_ref=[1] | listing = Ultra | map = Myanmar | map_caption = Location in Burma | map_size = 200 | label_position = right | range =Chin Hills | location = Chin, Burma | coordinates = {{coord|23|19|03|N|93|45|42|E|type:mountain_scale:100000|format=dms|display=inline,title}} | coordinates_ref = [1] | topo = | first_ascent = | easiest_route = }} Kennedy Peak is a {{convert|2703|m|ft|0|adj=on}} peak in the Tedim Township of the Chin State of Burma (Myanmar) that dominates the Tedim Road. It is one of the world's ultra-prominent peaks, as it rises 4,951 feet (more than 1500 m) above all other peaks nearby.[2] It the second highest mountain in Chin State, next to Mount Victoria. It was the site of a battle during World War II in which Ram Sarup Singh, a subedar of the British Indian army, led his unit with great bravery in attacking and capturing a strong Japanese-held position, then persisting despite wounds in defending it against counterattacks, until killed. He was posthumously awarded the Victoria Cross.[3] See also
References1. ^1 2 {{cite web|url=http://peaklist.org/WWlists/ultras/burma.html|title=Burma and Eastern India Ultra-Prominence|publisher=peaklist.org|date=December 2, 2005|accessdate=2011-02-08}} 2. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.myanmarburma.com/attraction/552/kennedy-peak |title=Landscape attractions: Kennedy Peak |publisher=MyanmarBurma.Com}} 3. ^https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/8170841 External links
2 : Chin State|Mountains of Myanmar |
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