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Battle of the Chosin Reservoir
Men and armor of the U.S. 1st Marine Division during the Battle of the Chosin Reservoir, North Korea, December 1950.
The Chosin Reservoir, also known as the Changjin Reservoir, is located in a mountainous region in the heart of the T’aebaek Mountains in eastern North Korea.12
It is a narrow mountain lake that served as a source of hydroelectric power for the mining industries of northern Korea. During the Korean War, the area surrounding the reservoir became a significant battleground, characterized by its harsh, freezing climate and rugged terrain. The village of Hagaru-ri, which served as a key objective and defensive position for the 1st Marine Division, is situated near the southern tip of the reservoir.21