70 years ago in freezing North Korea, China crushed US hopes of a war victory



Features 70 years ago in freezing North Korea, China crushed US hopes of a war victory Americans would not be spending Christmas in the States as planned, but in Korea fighting the cold and the Communists James Fretwell October 23, 2020 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON United States Marine Corps Frozen and bloodied, U.N. forces cursed the “Chinese Communist hordes” as they trudged back south from the Yalu River. They had thought they would be home by Christmas, but the fighting would continue for another two-and-a-half years. This week marks 70 years since China's entry into the Korean War. Beijing’s intervention was decisive: Chinese “volunteers” saved Kim Il Sung’s North Korea from becoming a mere footnote in the history books. Frozen and bloodied, U.N. forces cursed the “Chinese Communist hordes” as they trudged back south from the Yalu River. They had thought they would be home by Christmas, but the fighting would continue for another two-and-a-half years. This week marks 70 years since China's entry into the Korean War. Beijing’s intervention was decisive: Chinese “volunteers” saved Kim Il Sung’s North Korea from becoming a mere footnote in the history books. Become a member for less than $5.75 per week. Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis The NK News Daily Update, an email newsletter to keep you in the loop Searchable archive of all content, photo galleries, special columns Contact NK News reporters with tips or requests for reporting Get unlimited access to all NK News content, including original reporting, investigations, and analyses by our team of DPRK experts. Subscribe now All major cards accepted. No commitments – you can cancel any time. © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. No part of this content may be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from Korea Risk Group. Get the Daily Update Start your day with the North Korea stories that matter most – as selected by And how should we address you in correspondence? One more step! Please check your inbox, for an email we just sent you, and click on the confirmation message in it to get subscribed to our Daily News Update. Trending

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70 years ago in freezing North Korea, China crushed US hopes of a war victory

Americans would not be spending Christmas in the States as planned, but in Korea fighting the cold and the Communists

James Fretwell October 23, 2020

70 years ago in freezing North Korea, China crushed US hopes of a war victory

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Frozen and bloodied, U.N. forces cursed the “Chinese Communist hordes” as they trudged back south from the Yalu River. They had thought they would be home by Christmas, but the fighting would continue for another two-and-a-half years.

This week marks 70 years since China's entry into the Korean War. Beijing’s intervention was decisive: Chinese “volunteers” saved Kim Il Sung’s North Korea from becoming a mere footnote in the history books.

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