Retreat HellThe fascinating story of the 1st Marine Division and their epic battles during the Korean War is told in this superb combination of military and oral history. It's all here, their heroic fight through enemy forces to the Sea of Japan and their incredible triumph of courage, sacrifice and valor. |
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