In the final issue

[GoodTaste]

Two rifle companies had inflicted a bloody repulse on several times their own numbers, and the counterattacking forces on East Hill had at least hung on by their eyelashes.
In the final issue, a bob-tailed rifle battalion, two artilleary batteries and an assortment of service troops had stood off a CCF division identified as...
Source: The Chosin Reservoir Campaign

What does "In the final issue" mean? It talks like about publication. I am not sure.

 

[probus]

In this context, issue is a synonym for conflict. It's most commonly used in describing legal rather than military conflicts.

 

[Tarheel]

Are you reading about the Korean War?

 

[GoodTaste]

Are you reading about the Korean War?

Yes. Need to know the views from both sides since both sides claim to be the victor.

 

[Tarheel]

Many would say it was a draw. On the other hand, you could say The Allies won because they didn't lose. (In no other place in the world is there a bigger contrast between two countries than between North and South Korea.)

 

[emsr2d2]

Yes. I need to know the views from both sides since both sides claim to be the victor.

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