Synopsis

The Korean War entered a brutal phase as United Nations forces engaged North Korean defenders on Heartbreak Ridge. The U.S. 2nd Division endured devastating losses; entire companies were extinguished, leaving no survivors. Simultaneously, the Marines pioneered a novel approach to warfare – deploying troops directly to the front lines via helicopter during combat. In the UN command center, General Matt Ridgway rejected renewed peace negotiations in Kaesong, escalating tensions with the Communist