George's Last Stand: Strategic Decisions and Their Tactical Consequences in the Final Days of the Korean War

Author

Joseph William EasterlingFollow

Date of Award

5-2012

Degree Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Arts

Major

History

Major Professor

G. Kurt Piehler

Committee Members

Stephen Ash, Monica Black

Abstract

This historical analysis concerns the final ground combat engagement of the Korean War from 24-27 July 1953 at the outpost known as Boulder City. During this period, Marines from George Company, 3^rd Battalion, 1^st Marine Regiment withstood a continuous assault by a reinforced Chinese regiment. The purpose of this analysis is twofold. First, this battle provides a single case descriptive case study as to the linkages between the Strategic, Operational, and Tactical levels of war. By providing the full Strategic, Operational and Tactical context to this battle, the second purpose of this analysis is to clarify the historical record concerning this battle and demonstrate the political motivations which orchestrated it as the final engagement of the Korean War.

Recommended Citation

Easterling, Joseph William, "George's Last Stand: Strategic Decisions and Their Tactical Consequences in the Final Days of the Korean War. " Master's Thesis, University of Tennessee, 2012.
https://trace.tennessee.edu/utk_gradthes/1149