"Human waves" did not exist as we know them and especially at Chosin, not even the UN forces called these human waves. Instead basic usage of night attacks, clever use of micro-terrain, and effective usage of light mortars and grenades. Human waves came about largely from anecdotes and a very inflammatory press during the war and after.
US Marines vs Chinese Human Waves at Chosin Reservoir (1950) ๐บ๐ธ๐จ๐ณ
Rare footage captures the brutal fighting as U.S. Marines of the 1st Marine Division faced massive Chinese People's Volunteer Army assaults in the freezing winter of 1950.
Chinese infantry surge across frozen ridgelines in human wave attacks, while Marines hold defensive positions with rifles, machine guns, and M26 Pershing tanks. Overhead, F4U Corsairs roar in to deliver vital close air support to Marines fighting against overwhelming odds.
One of the greatest stands in Marine Corps history.
Digitally restored, enhanced, and presented with sound design to recreate how these moments may have looked and sounded at the time.