For members of U.S. Army's ""Task Force Faith"" and the First
Marine Division, the Battle of Chosin Reservoir is an epic story of
survival, courage, and ingenuity. Their exploits are well known -
woven into the storied histories of the U.S. Army and Marine Corps.
Now, for the first time, Attack at Chosin recounts this battle from
the Chinese perspective, describing the advance that forced General
MacArthur to reorient his strategy, which not only marked a turning
point in the Korean War but impacted events in Asia in ways that
still resonate today. The Battle of Chosin Reservoir, as the
Chinese commanders foretold, determined the fate and length of the
Korean War. Author Xiaobing Li describes the fighting that began on
November 27, 1950, when 150,000 soldiers from the Chinese Ninth
Army Group attacked the First Marines and elements of the 7th
Infantry Division in the remote mountains of North Korea. It was a
calculated attempt to repel MacArthur's ""home-by-Christmas""
offensive and to deter UN forces from further advances toward the
Chinese border. The fierce fighting that followed, combined with
the bitter cold, made Chosin one of the deadliest battles of the
war. By December 17, after suffering more than 40,000 casualties
and failing to achieve their campaign objectives to destroy the
American divisions, the Ninth Army Group was forced to withdraw.
One day later, on December 18, 1950, the remaining survivors were
recalled to China. As the first book to explore the role of command
and control, technology, and combat effectiveness from the point of
view of the Chinese, and to examine cooperation and friction
between Beijing and Pyongyang, Attack at Chosin sheds new light on
the ultimate military success of the UN forces during the Korean
conflict. Li also provides invaluable insights into Chinese
military doctrine, strategy, and tactics that continue to influence
foreign policy and American military institutions today.
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