The Last Stand of Fox Company

Background

The version I read was published in 2009 and is story of the beginning of the Korean War and how the 10,000 Marines of 1st Division fought their way through 100,000 Chinese soldiers. More specifically, how Captain William Barber and the 234 Marines of Fox Company held the Toktong Pass against all odds.

The Last Stand of Fox Company
The Last Stand of Fox Company

My Thoughts

This is the modern day equivalent of the Battle of Thermopylae. The Marines held the pass against incredible odds and some made it out to tell the story. This book is foundational to the ethos of the United States Marines. They celebrate the pure grit it took to hold when anyone else would have run.

Recommendation

A good read if you want to understand the Marine Corps. The books is graphic so it should not be read by children.