LAANGRetention t1_je62uq9 wrote on March 29, 2023 at 5:53 PM

Recently finished On Desperate Ground by Hampton Sides about the Korean War, specifically the Chosin Reservoir battle. I thought it was a great book that really showed the genius of Incheon and the following mistakes made from hubris that led to the Chosin battle, and the suffering and courageous determination that resulted in the survival of the majority of the US forces. Obviously didn’t focus very much on the larger context, or the Chinese side much, but for the focus it had, it did a great job.

fd1Jeff t1_je78986 wrote on March 29, 2023 at 10:25 PM

A few years ago, I bought Harden’s book King of Spies. Not spectacular, but worthwhile, and gave a few fascinating insights into Korea from 1945 to 1950.

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Stalins_Moustachio t1_je84og8 wrote on March 30, 2023 at 2:29 AM

Sounds like a great read, thanks for recommending it!

LAANGRetention t1_je86o86 wrote on March 30, 2023 at 2:45 AM

Sure thing. PBS American Experience Battle of Chosin is available on Prime Video right now so I’m watching it; it’s a nice visual companion to put faces to names of major players and really show the awful conditions.

Stalins_Moustachio t1_je87gvz wrote on March 30, 2023 at 2:52 AM

Added to my watchlist. Thanks again for the recommendations, really appreciate it!