This Kind of War - Couverture rigide

Fehrenback, T.R.

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 0028811135 ISBN 13 : 9780028811130

Editeur : Brassey's Inc, 1995

Synopsis

This dramatic account of the nearly disastrous Korean War is written from the perspective of those who fought it. While partly drawn from official records, operations journals and histories, this book is largely based on the personal narratives of the small-unit commanders and their troops. The book provides both an overview of the war, and a "you were there" account of American soldiers in fierce battle against the North Korean and Chinese communist invaders. T.R. Fehrenbach is the author of "Comanches", "Lone Star: A History of Texas and the Texans" and "Seven Keys to Texas".

A propos du livre

Revue de presse

"This Kind of War" has been studied by two generations of soldiers. Fehrenbach describes good decisions and bad ones with insight and expertise. But what he does best of all, and what is so memorable, is his eloquent, sometimes painful description of the GIs who must bear the burden of those decisions. That is the awful beauty of this book it cuts straight to the heart of all the political and military errors, and reveals the brave souls who have to bleed and die for mistakes made. A timely reissue of a military classic.

Immensely readable.

A comprehensive and impressively written history of the Korean War.

The lesson of the Korean War as it has not yet been told by anyone . . . terse, machine-gun bursts of common sense.

"Immensely readable."--New York Times
--New York Times

"A comprehensive and impressively written history of the Korean War."--Washington Post
--Washington Post

"The lesson of the Korean War as it has not yet been told by anyone . . . terse, machine-gun bursts of common sense."--Life magazine
--Life magazine

"This Kind of War has been studied by two generations of soldiers. Fehrenbach describes good decisions and bad ones with insight and expertise. But what he does best of all, and what is so memorable, is his eloquent, sometimes painful description of the GIs who must bear the burden of those decisions. That is the awful beauty of this book--it cuts straight to the heart of all the political and military errors, and reveals the brave souls who have to bleed and die for mistakes made. A timely reissue of a military classic."--Gen. Colin L. Powell
--Gen. Colin L. Powell

Présentation de l'éditeur

Updated with maps, photographs, and battlefield diagrams, this special fiftieth anniversary edition of the classic history of the Korean War is a dramatic and hard-hitting account of the conflict written from the perspective of those who fought it. Partly drawn from official records, operations journals, and histories, it is based largely on the compelling personal narratives of the small-unit commanders and their troops. Unlike any other work on the Korean War, it provides both a clear panoramic overview and a sharply drawn "you were there" account of American troops in fierce combat against the North Korean and Chinese communist invaders. As Americans and North Koreans continue to face each other across the 38th Parallel, This Kind of War commemorates the past and offers vital lessons for the future.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Brassey's Inc
• Date d'édition: 1995
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0028811135
• ISBN 13: 9780028811130
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 616
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible