The brutal winter battle in late 1950 where UN forces were surrounded by Chinese troops and forced to fight their way to the coast for evacuation is known as the:
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Correct answer: Battle of the Chosin Reservoir
The Battle of the Chosin Reservoir is a defining moment in US Marine Corps history. Despite being heavily outnumbered and facing sub-zero temperatures, the 'Chosin Few' managed to retreat to Hungnam for evacuation.
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