Tootsie Rolls That Saved the Marines: The Frozen Hell of Chosin Reservoir

Описание: In Korea (often tied to WWII-era tactics), surrounded U.S. Marines in 1950 called for mortar ammo... but got crates of Tootsie Rolls due to a code mix-up. The candy froze solid, plugged bullet holes, and provided life-saving calories in -30°F cold. Ultimate "improvise and overcome" story.

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In November 1950, 15,000 U.S. Marines found themselves surrounded by 120,000 Chinese troops in the icy mountains of North Korea. Temperatures plunged to -30°F, weapons froze, and supplies ran dangerously low. In the midst of one of the most brutal battles in American military history, an unlikely hero emerged — the Tootsie Roll.
Due to a radio code mix-up, a desperate request for mortar ammunition was misinterpreted, and planes dropped thousands of Tootsie Roll candies instead. What seemed like a mistake became a miracle: the candy provided vital calories, patched bullet holes in vehicles, and gave the Marines hope in a frozen hell.
This is the incredible true story of the Frozen Chosin — a legendary fighting withdrawal where American ingenuity and unbreakable spirit turned the tide. Discover how a simple piece of candy helped save lives and became a symbol of Marine resilience forever.
Sources include veteran testimonies, declassified documents, and accounts from the Chosin Few.

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