Description
This gripping work of literary non-fiction plunges readers into the heart of the Battle of Chosin Reservoir, one of the Korean War's most brutal and pivotal clashes. Bestselling historian Hampton Sides masterfully recounts the harrowing ordeal of the First Marine Division, surrounded by overwhelming enemy forces in the unforgiving, frozen landscape of North Korea. Through meticulous research and vivid storytelling, the book illuminates extraordinary acts of courage, resilience, and ingenuity against impossible odds. It offers an unflinching, grunt's-eye view of history, exploring the profound capabilities of ordinary men pushed to their absolute limits.
Available Editions
paperback
Doubleday
Published Jan 1, 2018
394 pages
ISBN: 9780385541152
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Details
First Published
2018
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for On Desperate Ground by Hampton Sides.