BLUF
In December 1950, the Chinese People's Volunteers (CPV) drove the United Nations Command (UNC) out of North Korea, inflicting several severe defeats—including at the Chosin Reservoir, where United States Marines were almost overwhelmed.Learning Outcomes
- Explore how the involvement of the Chinese People's Volunteers (CPV) helped drive the UNC out of North Korea.
- Recognise that the 3rd Battalion Royal Australian Regiment (3RAR) played a vital part in halting the Chinese advance on Seoul.
- Understand that the end result of the Chinese intervention was that Kim Il-sung was able to maintain his communist government.
