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The Last Stand of Fox Company: A True Story of U.S. Marines in Combat Paperback – November 3, 2009

by Bob Drury (Author), Tom Clavin (Author)

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November 1950, the Korean Peninsula: After General MacArthur ignores Mao’s warnings and pushes his UN forces deep into North Korea, his 10,000 First Division Marines find themselves surrounded and hopelessly outnumbered by 100,000 Chinese soldiers near the Chosin Reservoir. Their only chance for survival is to fight their way south through the Toktong Pass, a narrow gorge that will need to be held open at all costs. The mission is handed to Captain William Barber and the 234 Marines of Fox Company, a courageous but undermanned unit of the First Marines. Barber and his men climb seven miles of frozen terrain to a rocky promontory overlooking the pass, where they will endure four days and five nights of nearly continuous Chinese attempts to take Fox Hill. Amid the relentless violence, three-quarters of Fox’s Marines are killed, wounded, or captured. Just when it looks like they will be overrun, Lt. Colonel Raymond Davis, a fearless Marine officer who is fighting south from Chosin, volunteers to lead a daring mission that will seek to cut a hole in the Chinese lines and relieve the men of Fox. This is a fast-paced and gripping account of heroism in the face of impossible odds.

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The authors of the bestselling Halsey's Typhoon do a fine job recounting one brutal, small-unit action during the Korean War's darkest moment. In November 1950, as General MacArthur's troops were advancing deep into North Korea, China warned that it would intervene if armies approached its border. U.S. troops were scattered through mountainous terrain at the onset of a freezing winter. Using extensive interviews with survivors, the authors tell the story of one 234-man company ordered to secure a rocky promontory overlooking the legendary Chosin Reservoir. Abundant and detailed maps enable readers to track the vicious week-long battle almost minute by minute as the men fought off repeated assaults by overwhelming Chinese forces until another marine unit arrived to rescue the few survivors. The authors draw no great lessons from Fox Company's ordeal, but deliver a precise, technically accurate account of the fighting. Although aimed at military buffs, the closeup views of individual marines tested to their limits will engage any reader curious to learn how brave men fought a conventional 20th-century war. 100,000 announced first printing; 12-city author tour.(Jan.)
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The authors of Halsey’s Typhoon (2007) are back with an equally fine book on an episode in the Chosin Reservoir campaign of the Korean War. Sent to hold a hill on the marines’ line of retreat, Fox Company of the Seventh Regiment’s Second Battalion wound up besieged by an entire Chinese division. Three-quarters of the company became casualties before a rescue column fought its way through to them, and three Congressional Medals of Honor were awarded for the action. Drury and Clavin have researched thoroughly, especially the memories of Fox Company survivors, and have written with their customary vividness. They remind us that the predicament of handfuls of Americans fending off foreign hordes isn’t just a Hollywood spectacle. It has been a grisly reality, in this case with both sides enduring bone-chilling cold, untreated wounds, and starvation. A must for the Korean War shelves, invaluable beyond all historical period value for its coverage of infantry combat at its worst. --Roland Green --This text refers to the Preloaded Digital Audio Player edition.

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Paperback: 355 pages
Publisher: Grove Press; Reprint edition (November 3, 2009)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0802144519
ISBN-13: 978-0802144515
Product Dimensions: 1 x 5.2 x 8 inches
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- #4 in Books > History > Military > Korean War > Campaigns
- #17 in Books > History > Asia > Korea > North
- #403 in Books > History > Military > United States

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Read it and weep!

ByRobert Schlenkeron September 13, 2012

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This fast paced, well researched and well written account of one of the battles fought by Marines as the Chinese Army surrounded them at North Korea's Chosin Reservoir provides a vivid view of front line warfare. There is a little something here for everyone. For the armchair warrior who never was a Marine, this is a chance to see what it is/was like. For the compassionate soul who recognizes the human waste of war, this provides ample evidence, not just of the waste of American lives but also of the waste of Chinese lives. For the military tactician, here is a brilliant case study. For the psychology oriented reader interested in the behavior of men under stress, this book provides many examples of individual behavior and reassures us that despite the brutality of battle some soldiers on both sides see the humanity of their enemy. For the person curious about how soldiers get recommended for medals you see it here in the action of Lieutenant McCarthy; of course an officer has to survive to make his recommendations. Perhaps the real truth about medals is that everyone, from the lowest grunt to the Company commander should be decorated or none should be. The sarcastic reader will say that just about everyone in Fox Company earned a Purple Heart but that's not what I mean. In a story like this one either every Marine was just doing his job or each one was operating above and beyond the call of duty regardless of rank.

Although little is said in this book about the leadership of the Korean War, enough is said to remind us all that those in high military command positions should hold command for strictly limited periods of time. Had this happened with McArthur, then perhaps this narcissistic, arrogant and ultimately megalomaniacal general would not have failed so miserably in his last great military assignment and caused the purposeless deaths of countless American and United Nations soldiers. And for those who revere the military command structure as somehow unfailing, there is enough here to underscore its tragic weaknesses. But even those can be overcome when field commanders receiving a series of consistently irrational orders disconnected from the reality on the ground, formulate and execute their own plans. In just a few words, this book illuminates the creative and hard headed thinking of Colonel "Blitzen" Litzen as the moment of truth arrives.

I would recommend this book to anyone interested in military history at the "ground" level where the contest of arms is truly held and won or lost.

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To be a US Marine

ByRonFridon March 6, 2016

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The brotherhood or esprit de corps in the USMC is something that can only be appreciated by serving in the Corp during battle. Excellent infantry training, loyalty to brothers, a stubborn but steadfast commitment to get the job done. All these are apparent, yet again, in the description of a marine unit faced with impossible odds (elements as well as a determined foe). None of us readers, unless undergoing the same experience, can really conceive the pain of dwelling in a foxhole during a blizzard at sub-zero temperatures and then asked to do battle at the same time; this book, however, does an excellent job in its portrayal of the conditions - I could almost imagine it. The toys and trials of the relief column are really outstanding; I mean the navigation at night in mountain terrain, at night, in a blizzard, leading an entire foot battalion? Man, this goes beyond bravery and commitment, this is downright professionalism at its peak! Frequent maps allowed a feeling of the terrain; they could be better - but sufficient.

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Fox holds the critical choke point to allow the surrounded US Marines from Chosin Reservoir to “advance in another direction”.

BySam B. Wagneron April 19, 2017

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A true story and grand slice of US Marine history recounting the duty, heroism, persistence and courage of a relatively small band of men in Fox Company who hold off an overwhelming number of Red Chinese in bitterly cold North Korean weather where weapons froze and grenades failed to trigger. Uncommon valor kept open an area that might otherwise been a killing ground for thousands of US Marines headed south toward safety and evacuation. An incredible slice of Marine history, told in the vernacular of the US Marines and well worth the read.

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Great Book

ByBobon September 6, 2017

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It was hard to stop reading this book once I started it. Truly amazing how these Fox Company marines kept the road open for retreating Army and Marines. The sheer guts it took just to survive in the freezing temperatures, constant snow, and digging Fox holes in the frozen ground not counting the overwhelming Chinese forces they fought. This book should be required reading in history classes showing the sacrifice, tenacity, and courage of our Marine Corps. Thankfully, we have people like these protecting our country and freedoms.

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A Damn Good Read

ByPeteron August 1, 2017

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Here is proof that the truth is better than fiction. Drury and Clavin talked to the amazing men who fought and survived on this desolate chunk of ground and weave their stories into a gripping narrative of courage and endurance. When it's all over you may want to take a road trip to spit on MacArthur's grave, but you will want to finish the book first. The authors include follow-up with the men who still gather for reunions.

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These men are the definition of "bad ass."

ByChrison July 30, 2017

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Great story of men who did what was assigned of them and ultimately it was a key piece of the plan to evaluate the Chosin reservoir. These men did things for their fellow Marines/soldiers that the rest of us can only hope that if it was us in that position that we could perform at least half of what they accomplished. If you think your a bad ass, the story about the men of Fox company will humble you pretty quickly.

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The only military history I know of that provides accurate ...

Bymchoneburnardkon April 14, 2017

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The only military history I know of that provides accurate maps and descriptions of movements of units. First rate interviews of participants; original material, not a rewrite of a rewrite. Only fault is the confusing use of flashback in the begiinning. I wish writers knew that the story is what happened chronologically, the plot is how you tell the story. The use of flashback is a part of a writer's choice as to how to tell the story. Flashbacks should be barred unless the writer know how to clearly signal what happened when and not risk mixing them up. That aside, a really valuable book.

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ByAmazon Customeron March 6, 2017

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Amazing story of Marine Valor in a pretty much forgotten war. Images of what these young men went thru and the hardships they were able to endure are truly beyond the comprehension of almost all of us.. Read it asap....

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A great read about a very critical engagement

A great read about a very critical engagement. Had Fox Company fallen many more Marines would have been trapped and possibly faced annihilation or capture by the ChiComs.Read more

Published 5 days ago by W. T. Carrothers

The American soldier , we salute you .

Unbelieveable what our men had to endure, so little recognition has been given . We sorta expect above and beyond efforts of our troops as the ordinary.

Published 7 days ago by Charles K.

In my humble opinion it's that good. My thanks to the author

I think this one is on a par with "Give Me Tomorrow" and "The Frozen Chosin". In my humble opinion it's that good. My thanks to the author!

Published 9 days ago by Joe Prager

All Americans need to read this book

Very very good. I learned a great deal about the marines and am proud to be a American thank you

Published 12 days ago by Delilah Brinkerhoff

Great book...

It was a gift to a USMC that served shortly after that and he really enjoyed the book...

Published 16 days ago by Tom Allen

Five Stars

Great read, well written. Good to see what those guys went through.

Published 16 days ago by Tybee Fred.

I am still reading it, but it has me ...

I am still reading it , but it has me on the edge of my seat , i pick it up when ever i have free time ...

Published 27 days ago by Ronald R. Faiola

An outstanding book on the Korean War and especially Fox ...

An outstanding book on the Korean War and especially Fox Company. Very well done. My father did not speak much about is time during the Korean War and this book helps fill in...Read more

Published 1 month ago by Douglas M.

Five Stars

Fascinating read.

Published 1 month ago by dborden

Couldn't put this book down....

Well written, the characters came to life. It was painful to read the account of their "hell on earth" and their almost mystical courage.

Published 1 month ago by Gunner Bob

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