Books on the Korean War

"Retreat, Hell! We're Just Attacking In Another Directiom" The Epic Story Of The 1st Marines in Korea

Jim Wilson.

ISBN 0 688 07576 2

After the breakout from Pusan, the United Nation's Forces pushed the Army of North Korea back across the 38th parallel, towards China. However the push north, brought difficulties and the 1st Marine Division was sent to Wonsan and then north towards the Chosin Reservoir. Then the fun started.

Surrounded by up to 8 Chinese division's, the marines conducted a fighting retreat back to the sea, destroying a large part of the chinese forces while doing so. Told in the words of those who took part, this is their story.

Also, did General Smith actually make that statement? Well he was a Seventh Day Adventist, and they don't swear!....................