“They’re on our left, they’re on our right, they’re in front of us, they’re behind us…they can’t get away this time.” - Chesty Puller Yesterday, 27 November, marked the anniversary of the start of the Battle of The Chosin Reservoir, which lasted until 13 December 1950. More than 30,000 troops from the United States and their United Nations allies fought their way through the harsh, frozen terrain of the Chosin Reservoir while battling 120,000 Chinese soldiers. The Marines from the 1st Marine Div

The Frozen Chosin On this 70th anniversary of the Battle of Chosin Reservoir, we honor the Marines – among approximately 25,000 United Nations troops including from the Republic of Korea – who fought there. Their heroism allowed UN forces to break through enemy lines, saving 98,000 refugees evacuated at Hungnam Port. | U.S. Marine Corps