On desperate ground

In 'On Desperate Ground,' Hampton Sides delivers a vivid and detailed narrative of the Battle of Chosin Reservoir, one of the most brutal battles in modern military history.

The book recounts how U.S.

Marines, vastly outnumbered and surrounded by Chinese forces in sub-zero temperatures, fought their way to survival in a desperate breakout.

Through extensive research and interviews, Sides portrays the heroism and sacrifice of the soldiers in extreme conditions.