Chosin Reservoir: Defensive, Retrograde, Winter, 1st Marine Division, 27 November-11 December 1950

Abstract

This battle analysis addresses the battle of Chosin Reservoir from 27 November to 11 December 1950 in northeastern North Korea during which the 1st Marine Division and some attached U.S. Army units fought their way out of encirclement by Communist Chinese Forces (CCF). In the process, these United States forces rendered combat ineffective, nine Chinese divisions and brought out their equipment and wounded with them.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 30, 1983
Accession Number
ADA149352

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  • D. M. Mize
  • F. M. Berger
  • J. D. Lenard
  • R. S. Robichaud
  • W. S. Wallace

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  • United States Army Command and General Staff College

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