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Chosin - Heroic Ordeal of the Korean War

By: Zenith Press

Type: Softcover

Product Line: Historical Books (Zenith Press)


Product Info

Title
Chosin - Heroic Ordeal of the Korean War
Publisher
Category
Author
Eric Hammel
Publish Year
2007
Pages
458
Dimensions
6x9x1.5"
NKG Part #
2148188434
Type
Softcover

Description

The definitive account of the epic retreat under fire of the 1st Marine Division from the Chosin Reservoir.

Told from the point of view of the men in the foxholes and tanks, outposts and command posts, this is the definitive account of the epic retreat under fire of the 1st Marine Division from the Chosin Reservoir.

The author first sketches in the errors and miscalculations on the part of the American high command that caused the Marines to be strung out at the end of a narrow road scores of miles from the sea. He then plunges right into the action: the massing of Chinese forces in about ten-to-one strength; the Marines' command problems due to the climate and terrain and high-level over confidence; and the onset of the overwhelming Chinese assault.

With a wealth of tactical detail and small-unit action, Chosin is the most complete book written to date on this iconic battle. Author Eric Hammel's masterful account offers invaluable perspective on war at the gut level.