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Surrounded and outnumbered 8-1 : A forgotten story of the Korean War (431)

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Show Notes

This is the largely untold story of Task Force Faith, the U.S. Army soldiers who although outnumbered 8-1 by Chinese troops fought valiantly during the Battle of Chosin Reservoir in the Korean War.

Author Steve Fogel has written a new book called A Task Force Called Faith - The Untold Story of the U.S. Army Soldiers Who Fought for Survival at Chosin Reservoir and Honor Back Home

We discuss the dramatic events that unfolded on the eastern side of Chosin, contrasting the well-documented Marine narrative with the harrowing experiences of the Army unit. Discover the heroism, tragedy, and the long-overdue recognition these soldiers deserve as we delve into this compelling chapter of Cold War military history.

UK Listeners buy the book here https://uk.bookshop.org/a/1549/9781493092895

US listeners but the book here https://bookshop.org/a/92195/9781493092895

Episode extras here ⁠https://coldwarconversations.com/episode431/⁠⁠

Related episodes:

Korea: War WIthout End https://coldwarconversations.com/episode412/

Surrounded and captured in the Korean War https://coldwarconversations.com/episode374/

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