In 1950, a surprise mountain ambush marked China's secret entry into the Korean War
At the height of the Cold War, a massive force of Chinese soldiers moved under the cover of darkness to launch a devastating surprise attack that fundamentally shifted the Korean conflict.
In October 1950, the Korean War took a dramatic turn when the People's Volunteer Army of China crossed the Yalu River in total secrecy. Moving only at night to evade aerial detection, thousands of Chinese troops launched a fierce ambush against South Korean and American forces at Onjong and Unsan.
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