Battle of Shangganling: Story, Cast and Series Facts

Story and premise

In 1952, after several battles, the People's Volunteer Army (PVA) had gained the upper hand in ground combat during the War to Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea. To boost their morale and secure advantages at the negotiating table, the UN forces made a final effort at Shangganling. On October 14, the UN forces launched a fierce attack on Shangganling. The PVA soldiers bravely resisted the assault, engaging in repeated struggles to hold the position. After transitioning to tunnel warfare, they continued fighting in extremely harsh conditions. In the decisive phase, the PVA launched a resolute counterattack and gradually strengthened their positions. After 43 days of intense battle, the PVA soldiers achieved victory. This campaign showcased China's national and military strength, deterring any Western countrie.

Series details

• Title: Battle of Shangganling
• Format: Scripted
• Language: Chinese
• Premiere date: 2024-10-14
• Final broadcast date listed: 2024-10-29
• Status in TVmaze: Ended
• Network listed by TVmaze: CCTV-1
• Web channel listed by TVmaze: Youku
• Network country: China
• Typical episode runtime: 45 minutes
• TVMaze ID: 69778

Seasons in the TVmaze catalogue

• Season 1: premiered 2024-10-14; final listed air date 2024-10-29; episode order: 24.

Source and licence

Adapted from Battle of Shangganling on TVmaze. The synopsis is reproduced as plain text; catalogue facts, cast and season records are selected and reformatted. This adapted text is available under CC BY-SA 4.0, following the TVmaze API licence. Network and web-channel credits identify the service listed in this source; they do not establish current streaming availability.