How Tootsie Rolls saved marines during the Korean war

In the Korean War, U.S. Marines at the Chosen Reservoir received Tootsie Rolls instead of mortar rounds due to a miscommunication. This unexpected delivery turned into a lifesaver as the candies were used to repair cracked fuel lines, allowing the troops to escape. The Marines credited Tootsie Rolls for their survival and called themselves the Chosen Few.

What was the code name used by U.S. Marines for the mortar rounds they requested during the Korean War?

• Chocolate Bombs

• Sweet Ammo

• Tootsie Roll

• Candy Drops

What unexpected item did the Marines receive instead of ammunition?

• Tootsie Roll candies

• Chocolate bars

• Energy drinks

• Protein bars

How did the Tootsie Rolls help the Marines with their vehicles?

• They were traded for spare parts.

• They were used to power the engines.

• They were used as fuel.

• They were melted to seal broken fuel lines.

What problem did the Marines face due to the freezing temperatures?

• Their vehicle fuel lines cracked.

• Their communication devices stopped working.

• Their food supplies were spoiled.

• Their weapons froze.

What nickname did the Marines give themselves after their successful escape?

• The Sweet Survivors

• The Candy Crew

• The Chosen Few

• The Tootsie Troop