On General Douglas MacArthur's orders, a force of 12,000 U.S. Marines were marching north to the Yalu river in late November 1950.
About the Author: Martin Russ, the recipient of a Purple Heart for his service as a Marine during the Korean War, is the author of The Last Parallel and Line of Departure.
464 Pages
History, Military

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About the Book

"Breakout" is the riveting saga of one of the most heroic campaigns in American military history, masterfully told by the author of "The Last Parallel." It is the gripping story of the 1950 campaign of American Marines as they faced sudden death in the Korean hills. of photos.

Book Synopsis

On General Douglas MacArthur's orders, a force of 12,000 U.S. Marines were marching north to the Yalu river in late November 1950. These three regiments of the 1st Marine Division--strung out along eighty miles of a narrow mountain road--soon found themselves completely surrounded by 60,000 Chinese soldiers. Despite being given up for lost by the military brass, the 1st Marine Division fought its way out of the frozen mountains, miraculously taking thier dead and wounded with them as they ran the gauntlet of unceasing Chinese attacks.This is the gripping story that Martin Russ tells in his extraordinary book. Breakout is an unforgettable portrayal of the terror and courage of men as they face sudden death, making the bloody battles of the Korean hills and valleys come alive as they never have before.

Of interest will be the new PBS American Experience Documentary "The Battle of Chosin", which premiered on November 1, 2016.

About the Author

Martin Russ, the recipient of a Purple Heart for his service as a Marine during the Korean War, is the author of The Last Parallel and Line of Departure. He lives in California's Napa Valley.

Specifications

Dimensions (Overall): 8.41 Inches (H) x 5.48 Inches (W) x 1.02 Inches (D)

Weight: .9 Pounds

Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up

Number of Pages: 464

Genre: History

Sub-Genre: Military

Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group

Theme: Korean War

Format: Paperback

Author: Martin Russ

Language: English

Street Date: May 1, 2000

TCIN: 92437708

UPC: 9780140292596

Item Number (DPCI): 247-05-9746

Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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