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The Battle at Lake Changjin

film by Chen Kaige [2021]
Also known as: “Chang jin hu”
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The Battle at Lake Changjin is a 2021 Chinese war film directed by Chen Kaige. It depicts a military campaign during the Korean War, specifically the Battle of the Chosin Reservoir, which took place in severe winter conditions in November and December 1950. The film focuses on the Chinese People's Volunteer Army's efforts against the U.S. X Corps, particularly the 1st Marine Division. Despite heavy casualties on both sides, the campaign resulted in the withdrawal of UN forces from North Korea, though the Chinese did not achieve their objective of destroying the 1st Marine Division. The film was a significant box office success in China.12

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