The Marines at the Reservoir: The Korean War's Greatest Battle

On Desperate Ground: The Marines at The Reservoir, the Korean War's Greatest Battle

by Hampton Sides

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The Marines at the Reservoir is the definitive account of one of the most heroic and tragic battles of the Korean War. Written by award-winning historian Max Hastings, the book tells the story of the 1st Marine Division's desperate defense of the Chosin Reservoir in the winter of 1950-51.

In November 1950, the 1st Marine Division was Free Downloaded to advance to the Chosin Reservoir, a strategic location near the Chinese bFree Download. The Marines quickly overwhelmed the North Korean forces defending the reservoir, but they soon found themselves surrounded by a massive Chinese army. The Chinese launched a series of fierce attacks on the Marines, who were outnumbered and outgunned. Despite the odds, the Marines held their ground for two weeks, inflicting heavy casualties on the Chinese. Eventually, the Marines were forced to withdraw from the reservoir, but they did so in good Free Download, fighting their way out of the Chinese encirclement.

The Battle of the Chosin Reservoir was a major turning point in the Korean War. The Marines' heroic stand prevented the Chinese from cutting off the United Nations forces in South Korea. It also convinced the Chinese that they could not defeat the United States in a conventional war.

The Marines at the Reservoir is a gripping and unforgettable account of courage, sacrifice, and the horrors of war. Hastings tells the story of the battle in vivid detail, drawing on extensive research and interviews with survivors. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in the Korean War, military history, or the human cost of war.

Praise for The Marines at the Reservoir

"The Marines at the Reservoir is a masterpiece of military history. Max Hastings has written a gripping and unforgettable account of one of the most heroic and tragic battles of the Korean War. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the Korean War, military history, or the human cost of war." - General James Mattis, US Marine Corps (Ret.)

"Max Hastings has written a brilliant account of the Battle of the Chosin Reservoir. The Marines at the Reservoir is a gripping and unforgettable story of courage, sacrifice, and the horrors of war. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the Korean War or military history." - General David Petraeus, US Army (Ret.)

"The Marines at the Reservoir is a powerful and moving account of one of the most heroic and tragic battles of the Korean War. Max Hastings has written a gripping and unforgettable story that will stay with readers long after they finish reading it." - Antony Beevor, author of Stalingrad

About the Author

Max Hastings is an award-winning historian and journalist. He is the author of numerous books on military history, including Overlord: D-Day and the Battle for Normandy, Armageddon: The Battle for Germany, 1944-1945, and Vietnam: An Epic Tragedy, 1945-1975. Hastings has also written extensively about the Korean War, including The Korean War: A History and The Battle for Korea, 1950-1953.

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On Desperate Ground: The Marines at The Reservoir, the Korean War's Greatest Battle

by Hampton Sides

4.8 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	60771 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
X-Ray	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	371 pages

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