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Breakout: The Chosin Reservoir Campaign, Korea 1950

by Martin Russ

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On General Douglas MacArthur's orders, a force of 12,000 U.S. Marines were marching north to the Yalu river in late November 1950. These three regiments of the 1st Marine Division--strung out along eighty miles of a narrow mountain road--soon found themselves completely surrounded by 60,000 Chinese soldiers. Despite being given up for lost by the military brass, the 1st Marine Division fought its way out of the frozen mountains, miraculously taking thier dead and wounded with them as they ran the gauntlet of unceasing Chinese attacks. This is the gripping story that Martin Russ tells in his extraordinary book. Breakout is an unforgettable portrayal of the terror and courage of men as they face sudden death, making the bloody battles of the Korean hills and valleys come alive as they never have before.

Synopsis:

"Breakout" is the riveting saga of one of the most heroic campaigns in American military history, masterfully told by the author of "The Last Parallel." It is the gripping story of the 1950 campaign of American Marines as they faced sudden death in the Korean hills. of photos.

About the Author

Martin Russ, the recipient of a Purple Heart for his service as a Marine during the Korean War, is the author of The Last Parallel and Line of Departure. He lives in California's Napa Valley.

Product Details

ISBN:
9780140292596
Author:
Russ, Martin
Publisher:
Penguin Books
Location:
New York :
Subject:
Military - General
Subject:
Military - United States
Subject:
Military - Korean War
Subject:
Korean War, 1950-195
Subject:
Changjin Reservoir
Copyright:
Edition Description:
Trade Paper
Series Volume:
v. 228
Publication Date:
20000531
Binding:
TRADE PAPER
Grade Level:
from 12
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Yes
Pages:
464
Dimensions:
8.41x5.48x1.02 in. .90 lbs.
Age Level:
from 18

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"Synopsis" by , "Breakout" is the riveting saga of one of the most heroic campaigns in American military history, masterfully told by the author of "The Last Parallel." It is the gripping story of the 1950 campaign of American Marines as they faced sudden death in the Korean hills. of photos.

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