A review by sevenacrebooks
On Desperate Ground: The Marines at the Reservoir, the Korean War's Greatest Battle by Hampton Sides

4.0

On Desperate Ground by Hampton Sides is an incredibly well-researched account the battle at Choisin Reservoir during the Korean War. As someone who doesn't normally pick up nonfiction titles I was amazed at how quickly I was pulled in to the story of the Marines and their extraordinary heroism. Engaging writing and amazing attention to detail provides the reader with an immediate connection to not only the soldiers, but the innocent people who were affected by the war.
Thank you to Netgalley and Doubleday for the opportunity to read and review this advanced copy. All opinions are my own.