POST WAR WORLD 1946 1959
KOREAS PARTITION
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There was freezing temperatures and lots of people were killed.
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This battle does not exist.
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It was an American victory.
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -“The Chosin Few” – Remembrances While estimates do vary, historians now believe that the Chinese suffered 19, 202 combat casualties and an additional 28, 954 non-combat casualties. The fight for Chosin Reservoir reduced the PVA 9th Army by 1/3rd, and it remained out of action for another three months.
Detailed explanation-2: -On 14 November 1950, a cold front from Siberia descended over the Chosin Reservoir, and the temperature plunged, according to estimates, to as low as −36 °F (−38 °C). The cold weather was accompanied by frozen ground, creating considerable danger of frostbite casualties, icy roads, and weapon malfunctions.
Detailed explanation-3: -They were often immobilized, pinned down by enemy fire. There were no replacements. The wounded lay too long on the frozen ground. It was the military situation rather than the harsh climate that produced most of the 5, 300 frostbite casualties listed so far for the U.S. Army and Marines.
Detailed explanation-4: -The losses at Chosin Reservoir had been painfully high for U.S. troops. The estimated 18, 000 casualties included about 2, 500 killed in action, 5, 000 wounded and almost 8, 000 who suffered from frostbite.