TY  - BOOK
AU  - United StatesMarine Corps
AU  - Canzona,Nicholas A.
AU  - Montross,Lynn
TI  - U.S. Marine Operations in Korea, 1950-1953, Volume 3 (of 5): The Chosin Reservoir Campaign
AV  - DS 
PY  - 2021///
CY  - Salt Lake City, UT
PB  - Project Gutenberg
KW  - United States. Marine Corps -- History -- Korean War, 1950-1953
KW  - Korean War, 1950-1953 -- Campaigns
N1  - Release date is 2021-04-06; Brian Coe, Charlie Howard, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive); Original publication data not identified
N2  - "U.S. Marine Operations in Korea, 1950-1953, Volume 3 (of 5)" by Lynn Montross and Captain Nicholas A. Canzona, USMC is a historical account written in the mid-20th century. This volume presents a detailed examination of the Chosin Reservoir Campaign, highlighting the operations of the 1st Marine Division and the 1st Marine Aircraft Wing from their landing at Wonsan to the evacuation at Hungnam. The book delves into the strategic decisions, logistical challenges, and the valor of Marines faced with significant adversity during the Korean War.  The opening of this volume introduces the backdrop of the Chosin Reservoir Campaign, discussing the challenges faced by the 1st Marine Division as they engage enemy forces in treacherous conditions. It begins with reflections on the historical significance of the Marines' breakout from the Chosin Reservoir, emphasizing the bravery, discipline, and tactical prowess involved in overcoming formidable Chinese divisions. The text outlines the strategic decisions made by UN leadership, particularly General MacArthur, and foreshadows the multifaceted difficulties in logistical planning, air support, and inter-service coordination which defined this critical phase of the Korean War. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
UR  - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/65009
ER  -