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Aug 23, 2026 at 8:00 AM ET
Oliver P. Smith’s Chosin reply remains a top line
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The article revisits Marine Corps General Oliver P. Smith’s reply during the Battle of Chosin Reservoir, noting that the press polished his words. It says the exchange was later validated by the conditions of the fight, described as 13 days at 30 below, and recounts elements of the Chosin story including Task Force Faith, Fox Company at Toktong, and the bridge dropping from the sky.
WHO: Oliver P. Smith
WHAT: A historical account highlights Smith’s reply during the Battle of Chosin Reservoir and how the press presented it.
WHEN: Reported Aug 23, 2026 at 7:38 AM ET
WHERE: Chosin Reservoir
WHY: The article is triggered by a retrospective on Smith’s reply and its enduring reputation, tying it to the described Chosin Reservoir fighting conditions.
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