The Battle of the Chosin Reservoir lasted approximately 17 days and pitted 120,000 enemy Chinese troops against a force of just 30,000 U.S. Marines, Sailors, and Soldiers. 13 Medals of Honor were awarded during the Battle of the Chosin Reservoir, 10 of them to US Marines. Be sure to watch Frozen Chosin Tootsie Rolls to hear another story about this battle.