In 1952, after experiencing many battles, the Volunteer Army had taken the initiative in ground operations on the battlefield to resist U.S. aggression and aid Korea. In order to gain momentum for the campaign and seize the benefits on the negotiating table, the United Nations Army decided to make a last ditch effort in the Battle of Shangganling. On October 14,“United Nations Forces” launched a fierce attack on the Battle of Shangganling.

The volunteer soldiers tenaciously resisted the attack of the United Nations troops and repeatedly fought for positions; they moved into the tunnels and continued to fight in an extremely difficult environment after the war; they resolutely counterattacked and continuously consolidated their positions in the decisive stage. After 43 days of fighting, the volunteer soldiers finally won the victory..This battle demonstrated China's national and military power. In the following decades, no Western country dared to easily provoke China.

It is produced by CCTV, Beijing Youku Technology Co., Ltd., and Beijing Bona Film Group Co., Ltd., directed by Liu Weiqiang and Park Zhutian, starring Huang Xuan and Wang Lei, Yuan Wenkang, Pan Binlong, Liu Haocun, Zhao Runnan, Zhang Yamei, Xiao Dingdong, and Tang Guoqiang, Lu Qi, Liu Jin, Zhou Xiaobin, Huang Wei are guest stars, Du Jiang and Wang Ting are guest stars, Feng Shaofeng is a friendly star, and Li Chen, Zhu Yawen, Ou Hao, Yin Xiaotian, Shi Xiaolong, Li Dongxue, Laixi are special stars in the War to Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea TV series.

In 2023, the play was selected as a key project of Beijing's 2022 Cultural Quality Project.

The drama will premiere on the CCTV Comprehensive Channel in October 2024 and will be broadcast simultaneously on Youku.It will be broadcast as soon as October 14th (next Monday)!