"Breakout
- The Chosin Reservoir Campaign, Korea 1950" by Martin
Russ 
This is a moving tribute to the extraordinarily brave men of the 1st Marine Division and their epic struggle for survival against overwhelming odds at the Chosin Reservoir.
I am awarding this book our highest recommendation of 5 stars because it tells the stories of many great acts of heroism and self sacrifice that should never be forgotten. This work is well researched, organized, and well written, and I recommend it to all audiences. It would fit well into the halls of academia as required reading in either world or military history. Those at our military academies should be required to read it.
I was pleased that the book
gives credit to the bravery of the Chinese soldiers that also
suffered under severe conditions. I was stationed outside Fairbanks
Alaska and know first hand the effects of freezing weather. It
is amazing how these marines and soldiers could function in such
conditions, as well as fight, as both sides did indeed do. Warning!
If you are associated with the U.S. Army, you might take exception
to the actions and behavior of the Army units and officers involved
in the campaign, as described in this book. But, the facts are
the facts. Semper Fi!
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Reviewed by Ken Smith, 5 May 1999
