Summary:
The book recounts the heroic stand of a small group of U.S. Marines from Fox Company during the Korean War, who held a strategic pass against overwhelming Chinese forces at the Battle of Chosin Reservoir. It details their harrowing fight for survival in brutal winter conditions, facing near-certain death to buy time for their fellow Marines to regroup and escape encirclement.
Key points:
1. War Brutality: The book graphically depicts the harsh realities of the Korean War, focusing on the Battle of Chosin Reservoir. It details the physical and mental toll on soldiers.
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