On Desperate Ground: The Marines at The Reservoir, the Korean War's Greatest Battle
Hampton Sides recounts the Marines’ desperate stand at the Reservoir, the Korean War’s greatest battle. Based on archival research, unpublished letters, declassified documents, and interviews with survivors, this gripping history combines strategic perspective with an intimate ground-level view of leadership, endurance, and combat.
About This Book
Hampton Sides examines the Marines’ experience at the Reservoir during the Korean War’s greatest battle.
Drawing on archival research, unpublished letters, declassified documents, and interviews, the book presents a richly documented account of the siege.
It details the decisions and failures of American leaders while maintaining a close, ground-level focus on the conflict.
The narrative explores what ordinary men endured and accomplished under extreme circumstances.
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